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Gertard Family History

Gertard 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: Gerard, Gerrard, Gerhard, Bernard, Gerald, Guitard, Gerhardt, Guerard

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Where is the Gertard family from?

You can see how Gertard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertard family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gertard family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gertard's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gertard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gertard 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 18 census records available for the last name Gertard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertard 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gertard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gertard. For the veterans among your Gertard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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