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Gernsbacher Family History

Gernsbacher Name 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: Gersbach, Hornbacher, Erbacher, Kerscher, Eberspacher, Ernsberger

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Where is the Gernsbacher family from?

You can see how Gernsbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernsbacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gernsbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gernsbacher families living in Louisiana. This was about 79% of all the recorded Gernsbacher's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gernsbacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernsbacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gernsbacher ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gernsbacher ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Gernsbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernsbacher 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gernsbacher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Gernsbacher. For the veterans among your Gernsbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernsbacher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Gernsbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gernsbacher in 1963 was 74, and 88 in 2000.

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