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Gerschow Family History

Gerschow 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, Gersch, Guetschow, Ganschow, Gutschow, Telschow, Kershaw

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Where is the Gerschow family from?

You can see how Gerschow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerschow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gerschow families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerschow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gerschow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerschow 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 165 census records available for the last name Gerschow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerschow 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Gerschow. 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 81 military records available for the last name Gerschow. For the veterans among your Gerschow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerschow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gerschow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gerschow in 1967 was 50, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerschow 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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