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Gershenfeld Family History

Gershenfeld 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: Gerstenfeld, Greenfeld, Weisenfeld, Greenfield, Grunfeld, Wiesenfeld

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Where is the Gershenfeld family from?

You can see how Gershenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershenfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gershenfeld families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gershenfeld's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gershenfeld families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Gershenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershenfeld 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gershenfeld. 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 47 military records available for the last name Gershenfeld. For the veterans among your Gershenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershenfeld lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Gershenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gershenfeld in 1960 was 58, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershenfeld 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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