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Gerofsky Family History

Gerofsky 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: Borofsky, Grodsky, Brodsky, Trosky, Morosky, Kofsky, Bernosky, Persky

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Where is the Gerofsky family from?

You can see how Gerofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerofsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gerofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Gerofsky families living in New Jersey. This was about 24% of all the recorded Gerofsky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gerofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gerofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Sales Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerofsky. 25% of Gerofsky men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Gerofsky women worked as a Sales Girl.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Storekeeper
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    100%

What Gerofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Gerofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerofsky 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Gerofsky. 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 233 military records available for the last name Gerofsky. For the veterans among your Gerofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerofsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gerofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gerofsky in 1963 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerofsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerofsky 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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