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Gelchrich Family History

Gelchrich 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: Eschrich, Goldrich, Helfrich, Ehrich, Gerich, Genrich, Gerberich

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Where is the Gelchrich family from?

You can see how Gelchrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelchrich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gelchrich family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelchrich's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gelchrich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelchrich 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 2 census records available for the last name Gelchrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelchrich 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gelchrich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gelchrich. For the veterans among your Gelchrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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