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Gerch Family History

Gerch 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: Ferch, Lerch, Perch, Berch, Gerich, Verch, Gesch, Gersch, Gerth

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Where is the Gerch family from?

You can see how Gerch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerch families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Gerch families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerch's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Gerch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerch 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 Gerch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerch. 75% of Gerch men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Gardner
    25%

What Gerch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Gerch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerch 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Gerch. 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 108 military records available for the last name Gerch. For the veterans among your Gerch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gerch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gerch in 1964 was 74, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerch 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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