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Gerscht Family History

Gerscht 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: Gersch, Lersch, Hersch, Fersch, Gerich, Gerst, Dersch, Gesch, Giersch

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerscht 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 39 census records available for the last name Gerscht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerscht 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Gerscht. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gerscht. For the veterans among your Gerscht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerscht lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Gerscht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gerscht in 1981 was 67, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerscht 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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