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Gershenzon Family History

Gershenzon Name 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: Gershenson, Gershon, Gerstenkorn, Gershen, Shenton, Gersten, Gerstein

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Where is the Gershenzon family from?

You can see how Gershenzon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershenzon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gershenzon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gershenzon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gershenzon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gershenzon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gershenzon ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gershenzon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Gershenzon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershenzon 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gershenzon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Gershenzon. For the veterans among your Gershenzon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershenzon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gershenzon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gershenzon in 1962 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

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