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Gerwich Family History

Gerwich 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: Gerich, Gerlich, Gerrick, Herwick, Perich, Berwick, Gerlach, Gerrish

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Where is the Gerwich family from?

You can see how Gerwich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerwich family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gerwich families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gerwich's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gerwich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerwich 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 59 census records available for the last name Gerwich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerwich 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gerwich. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gerwich. For the veterans among your Gerwich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerwich lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerwich 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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