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Gershal Family History

Gershal 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: Kershaw, Gershon, Wersal, Dersham, Gershman, Gersh, Pershall, Bershad

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Where is the Gershal family from?

You can see how Gershal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gershal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gershal families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gershal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gershal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Gershal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershal 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gershal. 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 Gershal. For the veterans among your Gershal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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