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Gersberg Family History

Gersberg 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: Gerster, Herzberg, Gerber, Weisberg, Herberg, Remsberg, Hershberg

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Where is the Gersberg family from?

You can see how Gersberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gersberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gersberg families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gersberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gersberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gersberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gersberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gersberg. 100% of Gersberg men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Gersberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Gersberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gersberg 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Gersberg. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gersberg. For the veterans among your Gersberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gersberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gersberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gersberg in 1962 was 89, and 67 in 2004.

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