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Gerach Family History

Gerach 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: Geraci, Gerlach, Gerich, Gierach, Gersch, Gerace, Brach, Reach, Leach

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Where is the Gerach family from?

You can see how Gerach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gerach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gerach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gerach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gerach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerach. 100% of Gerach men worked as a Painter. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Gerach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerach 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gerach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Gerach. For the veterans among your Gerach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Gerach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gerach in 1966 was 77, and 98 in 1990.

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