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Gerstler Family History

Gerstler 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, Gerstle, Gertler, Werstler, Gerstner, Berstler, Gurtler

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Where is the Gerstler family from?

You can see how Gerstler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerstler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gerstler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Gerstler families living in California. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gerstler's in USA. California had the highest population of Gerstler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerstler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerstler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lumber Jack was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerstler. 34% of Gerstler men worked as a Lumber Jack. .

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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

  • Lumber Jack
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Janitor
    34%
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What Gerstler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Gerstler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerstler 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Gerstler. 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 88 military records available for the last name Gerstler. For the veterans among your Gerstler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerstler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gerstler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gerstler in 1966 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

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