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Gaertchen Family History

Gaertchen Surname 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: Garten, Garthe, Kerschen, Gerten, Goertzen, Warthen, Kaercher

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Gaertchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaertchen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gaertchen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Gaertchen. For the veterans among your Gaertchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaertchen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Gaertchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gaertchen in 1967 was 74, and 87 in 1980.

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