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Gerstein Family History

Gerstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): perhaps an artificial name composed of German Gerst ‘barley’ + Stein ‘stone’.

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


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Where is the Gerstein family from?

You can see how Gerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gerstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Gerstein families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gerstein's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gerstein families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerstein 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 Gerstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerstein. 25% of Gerstein men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Gerstein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerstein were Manager and Typist.

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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
    25%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Typist
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerstein 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gerstein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gerstein. For the veterans among your Gerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerstein lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gerstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gerstein in 1953 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerstein 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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