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Gerischer Family History

Gerischer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kerscher, Herscher, Risher, Richer, Gleicher, Keicher, Kreischer

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Where is the Gerischer family from?

You can see how Gerischer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerischer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerischer family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerischer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gerischer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerischer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Gerischer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerischer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 35 immigration records available for the last name Gerischer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 278 military records available for the last name Gerischer. For the veterans among your Gerischer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerischer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gerischer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gerischer in 1966 was 75, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerischer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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