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Gershon Name Meaning

Jewish: from the Hebrew personal name Gershon Gershom of uncertain origin. It may mean ‘exile’ but is usually interpreted as ‘sojourner’ from Hebrew ger sham meaning ‘stranger there’. Compare Garson Garzon Gershen and Gerson .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Person, Gerson, Gershen, German, Geron, Berson, Herson, Merson

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Where is the Gershon family from?

You can see how Gershon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gershon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Gershon families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gershon's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gershon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gershon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gershon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gershon. 30% of Gershon men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Gershon women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gershon were Manager and Secretary. .

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*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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Lawyer
    9%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Secretary
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gershon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gershon. 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 641 military records available for the last name Gershon. For the veterans among your Gershon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gershon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gershon in 1959 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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