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Gerencser Family History

Gerencser 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: Genser, Ference, Gerner, Rencher, Greiser, Gerecke, Greaser

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Where is the Gerencser family from?

You can see how Gerencser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerencser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gerencser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gerencser families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gerencser's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gerencser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerencser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gerencser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerencser. 40% of Gerencser men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gerencser women worked as a Sewing Operator.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Operator
    100%

What Gerencser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Gerencser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerencser 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Gerencser. 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 160 military records available for the last name Gerencser. For the veterans among your Gerencser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerencser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gerencser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gerencser in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerencser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerencser 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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