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Gichert Family History

Gichert Name 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: Eichert, Wichert, Richert, Gilbert, Dickert, Richer, Eicher, Dechert

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Where is the Gichert family from?

You can see how Gichert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gichert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gichert families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Gichert family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gichert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gichert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gichert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gichert ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gichert ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Gichert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gichert 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gichert. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gichert. For the veterans among your Gichert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gichert lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1987, in the United States, Gichert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gichert in 1978 was 77, and 60 in 1987.

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