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Gerscher Family History

Gerscher 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: Kerscher, Herscher, Vercher, Reuscher, Gerster, Kerschen, Lescher

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Where is the Gerscher family from?

You can see how Gerscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerscher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerscher family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerscher's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gerscher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerscher 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 14 census records available for the last name Gerscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerscher 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gerscher. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gerscher. For the veterans among your Gerscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerscher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerscher 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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