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Gerson Family History

Gerson Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Gershon. Compare Garrison. North German: patronymic from a shortened form of Gerhard.

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


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Where is the Gerson family from?

You can see how Gerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 45 Gerson families living in Leicestershire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gerson's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Gerson families in 1891.
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What did your Gerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Garments Manufacturer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gerson. 50% of Gerson men worked as a Ladies Garments Manufacturer and 100% of Gerson 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

  • Ladies Garments Manufacturer
    50%
  • Dental Surgeon
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Gerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerson 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Gerson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gerson. For the veterans among your Gerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerson lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gerson in 1942 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerson 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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