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Gerstenberger Family History

Gerstenberger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Gerstenberg in Thuringia.

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


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Where is the Gerstenberger family from?

You can see how Gerstenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerstenberger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerstenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gerstenberger families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerstenberger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gerstenberger families in 1891.
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What did your Gerstenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Companion was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerstenberger. 50% of Gerstenberger women worked as a Domestic Companion.

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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

  • Domestic Companion
    50%
  • Domestic Service
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerstenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerstenberger 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Gerstenberger. 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 664 military records available for the last name Gerstenberger. For the veterans among your Gerstenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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