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Gershon Family History

Gershon Surname Meaning

Jewish: from the Hebrew personal name Gershon Gershom of uncertain origin. It may mean ‘exile’ but is usually interpreted as ‘sojourner’ from Hebrew ger sham meaning ‘stranger there’.

Compare Garson Garzon Gershen and Gerson.

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


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Where is the Gershon family from?

You can see how Gershon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gershon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Gershon families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Gershon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gershon families in 1891.
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What did your Gershon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Underwear Manufacturer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gershon. 34% of Gershon men worked as an Underwear Manufacturer and 100% of Gershon 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

  • Underwear Manufacturer
    34%
  • Radio Shop Manager
    34%
  • Gents Hairdresser
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gershon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gershon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gershon. 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 641 military records available for the last name Gershon. For the veterans among your Gershon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gershon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gershon in 1959 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gershon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershon 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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