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Gersdorf Family History

Gersdorf 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: Reisdorf, Bergdorf, Gilsdorf, Kasdorf, Arensdorf, Oberdorf, Gershon

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Where is the Gersdorf family from?

You can see how Gersdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gersdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gersdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Gersdorf families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gersdorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gersdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gersdorf 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 Gersdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gersdorf. 72% of Gersdorf men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gersdorf women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Gardener
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gersdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Gersdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gersdorf 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Gersdorf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gersdorf. For the veterans among your Gersdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gersdorf lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gersdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gersdorf in 1960 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gersdorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gersdorf 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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