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Gerecz Family History

Gerecz 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: Jerez, Geraci, Grenz, Greco, Gertz, Gretz, Grech, Gere, Gerich, Perez

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Where is the Gerecz family from?

You can see how Gerecz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerecz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gerecz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerecz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerecz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerecz 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 32 census records available for the last name Gerecz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerecz 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Gerecz. 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 23 military records available for the last name Gerecz. For the veterans among your Gerecz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerecz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gerecz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gerecz in 1962 was 70, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerecz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerecz 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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