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Gerych Family History

Gerych 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: Gerich, Gersch, Geraci, Ferch, Lerch, Perich, Gery, Gerlach, Lersch

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Where is the Gerych family from?

You can see how Gerych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerych family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerych family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerych's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerych families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerych surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerych ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerych. 50% of Gerych men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gerych women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Gerych family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Gerych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerych 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gerych. 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 68 military records available for the last name Gerych. For the veterans among your Gerych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerych lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gerych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gerych in 1962 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

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