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Gjersvold Family History

Gjersvold 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: Gerold, Gerhold, Ebersold, Herold, Guessford, Brunsvold, Berthold

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Where is the Gjersvold family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gjersvold. 100% of Gjersvold men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gjersvold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Gjersvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjersvold 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gjersvold. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gjersvold. For the veterans among your Gjersvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjersvold lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Gjersvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gjersvold in 1960 was 52, and 59 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjersvold 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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