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Gershey Family History

Gershey 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: Hershey, Gershen, Gersten, Gershon, Gerster, Kersey, Gersh, Jersey

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Where is the Gershey family from?

You can see how Gershey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gershey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gershey family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gershey's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Gershey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gershey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gershey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gershey. 50% of Gershey 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
    50%
  • Farmhand
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Gershey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Gershey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gershey. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gershey. For the veterans among your Gershey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gershey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gershey in 1966 was 49, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gershey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershey 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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