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Gershkowitz Family History

Gershkowitz 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: Gershowitz, Hershkowitz, Herskowitz, Berkowitz, Herskovitz, Rakowitz

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Where is the Gershkowitz family from?

You can see how Gershkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershkowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Gershkowitz families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gershkowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gershkowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gershkowitz 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 Gershkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gershkowitz. 25% of Gershkowitz men worked as a Peddler.

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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

  • Peddler
    25%
  • Newboy
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Gershkowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Gershkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershkowitz 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Gershkowitz. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gershkowitz. For the veterans among your Gershkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershkowitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gershkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gershkowitz in 1962 was 49, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gershkowitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershkowitz 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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