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Gershman Family History

Gershman Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine and Belarus): variant of Herschman under Russian influence (see Gershowitz).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gershman family from?

You can see how Gershman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gershman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gershman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gershman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gershman families in 1891.
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What did your Gershman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Radio Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gershman. 100% of Gershman men worked as a Radio Salesman and 100% of Gershman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Radio Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gershman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gershman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershman 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 762 immigration records available for the last name Gershman. 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 326 military records available for the last name Gershman. For the veterans among your Gershman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gershman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gershman in 1945 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gershman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershman 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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