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Geertgens Family History

Geertgens 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: Mergens, Jergens, Gerten, Maertens, Georgen, Goertzen, Goergen

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Where is the Geertgens family from?

You can see how Geertgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geertgens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geertgens family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Geertgens's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Geertgens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geertgens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Geertgens ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Geertgens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Geertgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geertgens 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Geertgens. 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 28 military records available for the last name Geertgens. For the veterans among your Geertgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geertgens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Geertgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Geertgens in 1968 was 86, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geertgens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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