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Gerencher Family History

Gerencher 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: Rencher, Gleicher, Brecher, Vercher, Reicher, Streicher, Kerscher

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Where is the Gerencher family from?

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

What did your Gerencher ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Gerencher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerencher 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Gerencher. 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 32 military records available for the last name Gerencher. For the veterans among your Gerencher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerencher lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Gerencher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gerencher in 1978 was 89, and 71 in 2003.

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