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Gerschick Family History

Gerschick 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: Gerrick, Schick, Gersch, Herrick, Merrick, Garlick, Grasmick, Bernick

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Where is the Gerschick family from?

You can see how Gerschick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerschick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerschick family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gerschick's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Gerschick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerschick 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 60 census records available for the last name Gerschick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerschick 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gerschick. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gerschick. For the veterans among your Gerschick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerschick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Gerschick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gerschick in 1967 was 64, and 91 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerschick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerschick 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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