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Gertch Family History

Gertch 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: Gerich, Gersch, Gertsch, Gerth, Bertch, Garth, Geraci, Ferch, Lerch

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Where is the Gertch family from?

You can see how Gertch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gertch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gertch family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gertch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gertch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gertch 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 222 census records available for the last name Gertch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertch 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gertch. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gertch. For the veterans among your Gertch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gertch lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Gertch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gertch in 1974 was 89, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gertch 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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