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Gerstein Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): perhaps an artificial name composed of German Gerst ‘barley’ + Stein ‘stone’.

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


Similar surnames: Gersten, Kerstein, Bernstein, Kirstein, Perlstein, Gutstein, Epstein

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Where is the Gerstein family from?

You can see how Gerstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gerstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gerstein families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gerstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerstein families in 1891.
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What did your Gerstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Machiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gerstein. 50% of Gerstein men worked as a Tailors Machiner and 100% of Gerstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Tailors Machiner
    50%
  • Grocer general Trader
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gerstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerstein 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gerstein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gerstein. For the veterans among your Gerstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerstein lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gerstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gerstein in 1953 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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