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Gerish Family History

Gerish Surname Meaning

see Gerrish.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gerish family from?

You can see how Gerish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gerish families living in Glamorgan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gerish's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Gerish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gerish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerish. 100% of Gerish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerish 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Gerish. 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 128 military records available for the last name Gerish. For the veterans among your Gerish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerish lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gerish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gerish in 1962 was 88, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerish 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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