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Gerdenich Family History

Gerdenich 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: Gerberich, Gerich, Gerlich, Mardesich, Herdrich, Berberich, Dederich

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Where is the Gerdenich family from?

You can see how Gerdenich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerdenich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerdenich family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerdenich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gerdenich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerdenich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gerdenich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Gerdenich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerdenich 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gerdenich. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gerdenich. For the veterans among your Gerdenich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerdenich lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Gerdenich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gerdenich in 1980 was 89, and 91 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerdenich 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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