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Geruch Family History

Geruch 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, Geraci, Ferch, Lerch, Ruch, Perich, Gerlach, Lersch

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Where is the Geruch family from?

You can see how Geruch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geruch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geruch family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Geruch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Geruch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geruch 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 Geruch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rubber Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geruch. 100% of Geruch men worked as a Rubber Worker.

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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

  • Rubber Worker
    100%

What Geruch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Geruch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geruch 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 Geruch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Geruch. For the veterans among your Geruch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geruch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Geruch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Geruch in 1967 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geruch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geruch 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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