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Gershefske Family History

Gershefske 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: Gershenson, Gerszewski, Gerecke, Gershen, Olshefski, Berkheiser

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Where is the Gershefske family from?

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

There are 7 census records available for the last name Gershefske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershefske 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gershefske. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gershefske. For the veterans among your Gershefske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershefske lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Gershefske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gershefske in 1974 was 97, and 86 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gershefske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershefske 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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