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Gerze Family History

Gerze 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: Gere, Gerde, Gerwe, Gerke, George, Gee, Berke, Garde, Gero, Gore

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Where is the Gerze family from?

You can see how Gerze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerze family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gerze family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerze's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gerze families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerze 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 34 census records available for the last name Gerze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerze 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gerze. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gerze. For the veterans among your Gerze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerze lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Gerze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gerze in 1979 was 23, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerze 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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