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Gerte Family History

Gerte 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, Gere, Berte, Gerten, Gerde, Gerwe, Gerth, Gerke, George, Hertz

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Where is the Gerte family from?

You can see how Gerte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerte family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gerte family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerte's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gerte families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerte 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 164 census records available for the last name Gerte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerte 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Gerte. 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 42 military records available for the last name Gerte. For the veterans among your Gerte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerte lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Gerte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gerte in 1958 was 49, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerte 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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