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Gershfeld Family History

Gershfeld 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: Hershfield, Hirschfeld, Grunfeld, Rehfeld, Herzfeld, Weisfeld

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Where is the Gershfeld family from?

You can see how Gershfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gershfeld family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gershfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gershfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gershfeld 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 Gershfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gershfeld. 50% of Gershfeld men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Gershfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Gershfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershfeld 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Gershfeld. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gershfeld. For the veterans among your Gershfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershfeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gershfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gershfeld in 1963 was 60, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gershfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershfeld 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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