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Gershbock Family History

Gershbock 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: Gershon, Gersbach, Gerlock, Glasscock, Shock, De Bock, Rebstock

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Where is the Gershbock family from?

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

What Gershbock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Gershbock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershbock 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gershbock. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gershbock. For the veterans among your Gershbock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershbock lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Gershbock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gershbock in 1971 was 86, and 77 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershbock 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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