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Geertz Family History

Geertz 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: Gertz, Goertz, Giertz, Geerts, Hertz, Kertz, Reetz, Gretz, Geer

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Where is the Geertz family from?

You can see how Geertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geertz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Geertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Geertz families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Geertz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geertz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geertz 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 Geertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geertz. 75% of Geertz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Geertz women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    75%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Geertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geertz 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Geertz. 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 215 military records available for the last name Geertz. For the veterans among your Geertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geertz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Geertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geertz in 1963 was 82, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geertz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geertz 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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