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Gershek Family History

Gershek 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: Gershen, Gersten, Hershey, Gershon, Gerster, Grahek, Gersh, Groshek

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Where is the Gershek family from?

You can see how Gershek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gershek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gershek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gershek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gershek 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 23 census records available for the last name Gershek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershek 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gershek. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gershek. For the veterans among your Gershek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Gershek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gershek in 1964 was 70, and 92 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gershek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershek 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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