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Early Origins of the Gerstenburg family

The surname Gerstenburg was first found in Saxony, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Gerstenburg family

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Gerstenburg Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gerstenberg, Gerstenburg, Gerstnbergk, Gerstenbrand, Gerstenbrandt, Gustenberg, Kerstenberg and many more.

Early Notables of the Gerstenburg family

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United States Gerstenburg migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gerstenburg Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Otto Gerstenburg,, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Margaretha"
  • Mrs. Gerstenburg,, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Margaretha"


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