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Gershil Family History

Gershil 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, Gersh, Gershen, Gerstel, Germain, Gesell, Gehl, Kershaw

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Where is the Gershil family from?

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

There are 10 census records available for the last name Gershil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershil 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 Gershil. 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 Gershil. For the veterans among your Gershil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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