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Gershanowitz Family History

Gershanowitz 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: Gershowitz, Hershkowitz, Herskowitz, Rakowitz, Berkowitz, Aronowitz

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Where is the Gershanowitz family from?

You can see how Gershanowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershanowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gershanowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gershanowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gershanowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Gershanowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershanowitz 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gershanowitz. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gershanowitz. For the veterans among your Gershanowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershanowitz lifespan?

Average Gershanowitz life expectancy in 1968 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershanowitz 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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