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Gershengorn Family History

Gershengorn 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: Gershenson, Gerstenkorn, Gershon, Weissenborn, Weisenborn, Gershen

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Where is the Gershengorn family from?

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What did your Gershengorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gershengorn. 100% of Gershengorn men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gershengorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Gershengorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershengorn 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gershengorn. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gershengorn. For the veterans among your Gershengorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershengorn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gershengorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gershengorn in 1969 was 62, and 52 in 2004.

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