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Geortner Family History

Geortner 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: Gertner, Ortner, Georger, Cortner, Fortner, Gartner, Geitner, Portner

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Where is the Geortner family from?

You can see how Geortner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geortner family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Geortner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geortner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geortner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geortner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Geortner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geortner 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Geortner. 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 9 military records available for the last name Geortner. For the veterans among your Geortner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geortner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Geortner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Geortner in 1966 was 85, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geortner 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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