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Gerchefsky Family History

Gerchefsky 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: Gershenson, Gerszewski, Chesky, Berkheiser, Marchese, Zaretsky

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Where is the Gerchefsky family from?

You can see how Gerchefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerchefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerchefsky family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerchefsky's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gerchefsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Gerchefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerchefsky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gerchefsky. 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 military records available for the last name Gerchefsky. For the veterans among your Gerchefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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