Gershak Family History

Gershak Surname 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: Kershaw, Marshak, Gershon, Dersham, Gershman, Gersh, Bershad, Gershen, German, Derham

131	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
15	Military Records
7	Immigration Records
61	Census and Voter Lists
125	Member Trees

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Where is the Gershak family from?

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

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

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What Gershak family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 61 census records available for the last name Gershak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gershak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Gershak. 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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Military Records

There are 15 military records available for the last name Gershak. For the veterans among your Gershak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gershak lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gershak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gershak in 1973 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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Gershak Surname Meaning

Where is the Gershak family from?

What Gershak family records will you find?

What is the average Gershak lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gershak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gershak in 1973 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

Gershak Family History

Gershak Surname Meaning

339 record(s) for Gershak

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Where is the Gershak family from?

What Gershak family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Gershak lifespan?

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Gershak Surname Meaning

339 record(s) for Gershak

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Where is the Gershak family from?

What Gershak family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Gershak family history

What is the average Gershak lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gershak family tree

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