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Gersek Family History

Gersek 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: Gorse, Terek, Germer, Greek, Herek, Gersten, Genser, Gerster, Kersey

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Where is the Gersek family from?

You can see how Gersek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gersek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gersek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gersek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gersek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gersek 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 44 census records available for the last name Gersek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gersek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gersek. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gersek. For the veterans among your Gersek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gersek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Gersek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gersek in 1973 was 66, and 22 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gersek 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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