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Gershan Family History

Gershan 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: Gershon, Gershman, Gershen, German, Kershaw, Gersten, Mersman

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Where is the Gershan family from?

You can see how Gershan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gershan families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there were 2 Gershan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gershan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gershan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gershan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gershan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Gershan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gershan. 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 Gershan. For the veterans among your Gershan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Gershan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gershan in 1967 was 82, and 91 in 2001.

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