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Gerschwiller Family History

Gerschwiller 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: Schiller, Schwaller, Schneller, Emswiler, Schilder, Scheidler

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Where is the Gerschwiller family from?

You can see how Gerschwiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerschwiller family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerschwiller family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerschwiller's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerschwiller families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Gerschwiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerschwiller 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 Gerschwiller. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gerschwiller. For the veterans among your Gerschwiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerschwiller lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Gerschwiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gerschwiller in 1962 was 82, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerschwiller 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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