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Gershenzon Family History

Gershenzon 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, Gershon, Gerstenkorn, Gershen, Shenton, Gersten, Gerstein

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Where is the Gershenzon family from?

You can see how Gershenzon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershenzon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gershenzon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gershenzon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gershenzon families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Gershenzon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershenzon 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gershenzon. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gershenzon. For the veterans among your Gershenzon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershenzon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gershenzon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gershenzon in 1962 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershenzon 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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