This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gerczak family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gerczak Family History

Gerczak 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: Barczak, Jerzak, Jurczak, Marczak, German, Demchak, Gera, Gerrick

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gerczak family from?

You can see how Gerczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerczak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gerczak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gerczak families living in Michigan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gerczak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gerczak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerczak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gerczak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerczak. 60% of Gerczak men worked as a Farm Laborer.

View Census Data for Gerczak | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Gerczak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Gerczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerczak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gerczak

Passenger Lists

There are 82 immigration records available for the last name Gerczak. 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.

View all Gerczak immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 134 military records available for the last name Gerczak. For the veterans among your Gerczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gerczak military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gerczak family history

Discover More

What is the average Gerczak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gerczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gerczak in 1962 was 71, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerczak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerczak 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gerczak family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial