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Gershman Family History

Gershman Name Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine and Belarus): variant of Herschman under Russian influence (see Gershowitz ).

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


Similar surnames: Hershman, Herschman, Gerstman, German, Hirshman, Gershen, Frishman

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Where is the Gershman family from?

You can see how Gershman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gershman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gershman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 23 Gershman families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gershman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gershman families in 1920.
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What did your Gershman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gershman. 22% of Gershman men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Gershman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gershman were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Salesgirl
    14%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gershman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershman 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 762 immigration records available for the last name Gershman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 326 military records available for the last name Gershman. For the veterans among your Gershman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershman lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gershman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gershman in 1945 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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