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Gerhardstein Family History

Gerhardstein Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from a mountain or castle so named or a habitational name from a place of that name now unknown.

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


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Where is the Gerhardstein family from?

You can see how Gerhardstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerhardstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Gerhardstein families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gerhardstein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gerhardstein families in 1920.
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What did your Gerhardstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerhardstein. 43% of Gerhardstein men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gerhardstein women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Gerhardstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Gerhardstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerhardstein 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Gerhardstein. 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 169 military records available for the last name Gerhardstein. For the veterans among your Gerhardstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerhardstein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Gerhardstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gerhardstein in 1955 was 48, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerhardstein 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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