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Gersham Family History

Gersham 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: Dersham, Derham, Kershaw, Worsham, Perham, Gershon, Gresham, Graham

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Where is the Gersham family from?

You can see how Gersham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gersham family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gersham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Gersham family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gersham's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gersham families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gersham 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 288 census records available for the last name Gersham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gersham 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Gersham. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gersham. For the veterans among your Gersham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gersham lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Gersham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gersham in 1973 was 81, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gersham 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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