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 Gergash family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gergash Family History

Gergash 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: Gerlach, Gerrish, Georgas, Gorgas, Gersh, Gargas, Gervase, Ergas

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gergash family from?

You can see how Gergash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gergash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gergash family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gergash's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gergash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gergash 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 Gergash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Gergash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gergash census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gergash

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Gergash. 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 Gergash immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Gergash. For the veterans among your Gergash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gergash military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gergash family history

Discover More

What is the average Gergash lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1998, in the United States, Gergash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gergash in 1992 was 70, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gergash

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gergash 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 Gergash family tree

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