Gershberg Family History

Gershberg Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Hershberg, Hirshberg, Hirschberg, Kirchberg, Westberg, Granberg, Gerster, Herzberg, Gerber, Grunberg

1,000 record(s) for Gershberg

628	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
88	Military Records
227	Immigration Records
550	Census and Voter Lists
210	Member Trees

Where is the Gershberg family from?

You can see how Gershberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gershberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Gershberg families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gershberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gershberg families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gershberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gershberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gershberg. 50% of Gershberg men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Gershberg women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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 1940

Proprietor

50%

Operator

17%

Salesman

17%

Manager

17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Bookkeeper

100%

What Gershberg family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 550 census records available for the last name Gershberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 227 immigration records available for the last name Gershberg. 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.

Military Records

There are 88 military records available for the last name Gershberg. For the veterans among your Gershberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Gershberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gershberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gershberg in 1961 was 58, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershberg 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.