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Gerstenfield Family History

Gerstenfield 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: Gerstenfeld, Greenfield, Westerfield, Edenfield, Porterfield

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Where is the Gerstenfield family from?

You can see how Gerstenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerstenfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gerstenfield families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gerstenfield's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gerstenfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerstenfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Gerstenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerstenfield 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gerstenfield. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gerstenfield. For the veterans among your Gerstenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerstenfield lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Gerstenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gerstenfield in 1973 was 22, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerstenfield 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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