Gershow Family History

Gershow Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Gershon, Kershaw, Gerow, Gersh, Berhow, Gershen, Mershon, Gerson, Glasgow, Henshaw

496 record(s) for Gershow

175	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
22	Military Records
132	Immigration Records
131	Census and Voter Lists
36	Member Trees

Where is the Gershow family from?

You can see how Gershow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gershow family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gershow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gershow families in 1920.

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

What did your Gershow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gershow.

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

Manager

50%

Owner

50%

What Gershow family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 131 census records available for the last name Gershow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 132 immigration records available for the last name Gershow. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gershow. For the veterans among your Gershow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Gershow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Gershow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gershow in 1961 was 59, and 84 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gershow 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.