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Gershen Family History

Gershen Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Gershon.

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


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Where is the Gershen family from?

You can see how Gershen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gershen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gershen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gershen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gershen families in 1891.
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What did your Gershen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gershen. 43% of Gershen men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Operator
    11%

What Gershen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Gershen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershen 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Gershen. 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 122 military records available for the last name Gershen. For the veterans among your Gershen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gershen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gershen in 1957 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershen 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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