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Gerolstein Family History

Gerolstein 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: Gerstein, Perlstein, Bernstein, Holstein, Goldstein, Kerstein

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Where is the Gerolstein family from?

You can see how Gerolstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerolstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerolstein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerolstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerolstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerolstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Gerolstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerolstein 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gerolstein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Gerolstein. For the veterans among your Gerolstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerolstein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gerolstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gerolstein in 1969 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerolstein 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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