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Gershenhorn Family History

Gershenhorn 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 Gershenhorn family from?

You can see how Gershenhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershenhorn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gershenhorn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gershenhorn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gershenhorn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Gershenhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershenhorn 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 Gershenhorn. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gershenhorn. For the veterans among your Gershenhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershenhorn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gershenhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gershenhorn in 1965 was 79, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershenhorn 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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