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Gernstein Family History

Gernstein 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: Bernstein, Gerstein, Einstein, Kerstein, Gersten, Weinstein

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Where is the Gernstein family from?

You can see how Gernstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gernstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gernstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gernstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernstein 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 did your Gernstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gernstein. 50% of Gernstein men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gernstein women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gernstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Gernstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernstein 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Gernstein. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gernstein. For the veterans among your Gernstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernstein lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Gernstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gernstein in 1957 was 56, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gernstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernstein 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.

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