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Gerrich Family History

Gerrich 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: Gerrick, Gerrish, Gerich, Gerlich, Genrich, Herrick, Merrick, Fenrich

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Where is the Gerrich family from?

You can see how Gerrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gerrich family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerrich's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerrich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrich 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 Gerrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerrich. 25% of Gerrich men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Gerrich women worked as a Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Electrician
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Gerrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Gerrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrich 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Gerrich. 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 100 military records available for the last name Gerrich. For the veterans among your Gerrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gerrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gerrich in 1967 was 65, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrich 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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