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Gershie Family History

Gershie 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, Gerstle, Gersh, Gershen, Gerrie, Germain, Geddie, Kershaw

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Where is the Gershie family from?

You can see how Gershie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershie family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gershie families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gershie's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gershie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gershie 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 16 census records available for the last name Gershie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershie 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 Gershie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gershie. For the veterans among your Gershie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gershie

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