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Gerschel Family History

Gerschel 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: Herschel, Kerscher, Herscher, Peschel, Kerschen, Henschel, Urschel

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Where is the Gerschel family from?

You can see how Gerschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerschel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerschel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gerschel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gerschel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gerschel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerschel 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 129 census records available for the last name Gerschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerschel 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Gerschel. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gerschel. For the veterans among your Gerschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerschel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Gerschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gerschel in 1966 was 83, and 89 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerschel 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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