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Gersan Family History

Gersan 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: German, Gerson, Germain, Gorman, Verran, Berman, Person, Yerian

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Where is the Gersan family from?

You can see how Gersan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gersan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Gersan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Gersan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gersan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gersan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gersan 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 54 census records available for the last name Gersan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gersan 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Gersan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gersan. For the veterans among your Gersan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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