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Gerstel Family History

Gerstel Surname Meaning

South German: diminutive of Gerst.

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


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Where is the Gerstel family from?

You can see how Gerstel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerstel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerstel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gerstel family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerstel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerstel families in 1891.
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What did your Gerstel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerstel. 28% of Gerstel men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Gerstel women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerstel were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Gerstel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerstel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerstel 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 Gerstel. 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 544 military records available for the last name Gerstel. For the veterans among your Gerstel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerstel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gerstel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gerstel in 1956 was 62, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerstel 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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