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Gergich Family History

Gergich 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: Gerich, Gerlich, Gerrick, Perich, Gerlach, Gerrish, Perpich, Perlich

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Where is the Gergich family from?

You can see how Gergich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gergich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gergich family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gergich's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Gergich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gergich 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 Gergich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gergich. 100% of Gergich men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gergich women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Gergich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Gergich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gergich 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gergich. 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 85 military records available for the last name Gergich. For the veterans among your Gergich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gergich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gergich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gergich in 1964 was 71, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gergich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gergich 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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