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Gerstle Family History

Gerstle Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name from a field name presumably denoting one in which barley was grown

or a metonymic occupational name for a farmer

(see Gerst).

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


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Where is the Gerstle family from?

You can see how Gerstle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerstle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gerstle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gerstle families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gerstle's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gerstle families in 1891.
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What did your Gerstle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerstle. 100% of Gerstle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerstle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerstle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gerstle. 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 648 military records available for the last name Gerstle. For the veterans among your Gerstle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerstle lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gerstle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gerstle in 1956 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerstle 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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