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Gerstenhauer Family History

Gerstenhauer 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: Eisenhauer, Westenhaver, Pfotenhauer, Reisenauer, Steinhauer

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Where is the Gerstenhauer family from?

You can see how Gerstenhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerstenhauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerstenhauer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gerstenhauer families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerstenhauer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gerstenhauer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Gerstenhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerstenhauer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gerstenhauer. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gerstenhauer. For the veterans among your Gerstenhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerstenhauer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Gerstenhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gerstenhauer in 1969 was 78, and 100 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerstenhauer 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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