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Gerchen Family History

Gerchen 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: Gershen, Merchen, Eichen, Vercher, Kirchen, Gersten, Gershon, Eschen

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Where is the Gerchen family from?

You can see how Gerchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerchen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Gerchen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gerchen families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerchen's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gerchen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerchen 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 127 census records available for the last name Gerchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerchen 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gerchen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gerchen. For the veterans among your Gerchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerchen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Gerchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gerchen in 1982 was 79, and 56 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerchen 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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