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Gerrach Family History

Gerrach 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: Gerlach, Geraci, Gerrick, Gerrish, Gerich, Gerlich, Genrich, Erbach

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Where is the Gerrach family from?

You can see how Gerrach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrach family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Gerrach families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Gerrach family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerrach's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Gerrach families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Gerrach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrach 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gerrach. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gerrach. For the veterans among your Gerrach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrach lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrach 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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