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Gersh Family History

Gersh Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hersch and Hersh ‘deer’ under Russian influence (see Gershenson).

Americanized form of German Gersch.

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


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Where is the Gersh family from?

You can see how Gersh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gersh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gersh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gersh families living in Cheshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gersh's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gersh families in 1891.
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What did your Gersh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gersh. 100% of Gersh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gersh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gersh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gersh 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Gersh. 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 325 military records available for the last name Gersh. For the veterans among your Gersh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gersh lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gersh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gersh in 1955 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gersh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gersh 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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