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Gershick Family History

Gershick 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: Gerrick, Herrick, Merrick, Garlick, Grasmick, Bernick, Beswick

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Where is the Gershick family from?

You can see how Gershick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gershick families living in Washington. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gershick's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Gershick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gershick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gershick ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Gershick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershick 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gershick. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gershick. For the veterans among your Gershick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Gershick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gershick in 1963 was 80, and 85 in 1999.

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