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Gerzich Family History

Gerzich 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, Gerlich, Gerrick, Perich, Gerlach, Gerrish, Perpich, Perlich

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Where is the Gerzich family from?

You can see how Gerzich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerzich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerzich family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerzich's in USA. California had the highest population of Gerzich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerzich 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 18 census records available for the last name Gerzich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerzich 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 Gerzich. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gerzich. For the veterans among your Gerzich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerzich lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1991, in the United States, Gerzich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gerzich in 1980 was 54, and 60 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerzich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerzich 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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