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Gersch Family History

Gersch Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Gregor. German: from an East Central German Slavic-influenced (see 3 below) pet form of the personal name Gerhard.

Germanized form of Sorbian Gerš and Gěrš: from a shortened form of the personal name Geriš and Gěriš (see Gerisch).

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Hersch under Russian influence (see Gershenson).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gersch family from?

You can see how Gersch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gersch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gersch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gersch families living in Cornwall. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gersch's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gersch families in 1891.
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What did your Gersch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gersch. 17% of Gersch men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Gersch women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gersch were Farming and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Gersch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gersch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gersch 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Gersch. 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 960 military records available for the last name Gersch. For the veterans among your Gersch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gersch lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gersch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gersch in 1957 was 37, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gersch 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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