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Gershater Family History

Gershater 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: Gerster, Gersten, Grater, Warshauer, Erspamer, Kershner, Deshazer

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Where is the Gershater family from?

You can see how Gershater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershater family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gershater families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gershater's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gershater families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gershater 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 Gershater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gershater. 50% of Gershater men worked as a Gardener.

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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

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

What Gershater family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Gershater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershater 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Gershater. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gershater. For the veterans among your Gershater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershater lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gershater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gershater in 1962 was 47, and 17 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gershater

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershater 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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