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Gershkovich Family History

Gershkovich 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: Perkovich, Berkovich, Yurkovich, Ratkovich, Oreskovich, Boskovich

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Where is the Gershkovich family from?

You can see how Gershkovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershkovich family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Gershkovich families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Gershkovich's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gershkovich families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Gershkovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershkovich 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Gershkovich. 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 Gershkovich. For the veterans among your Gershkovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershkovich lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Gershkovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gershkovich in 1980 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershkovich 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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