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Gerteis Family History

Gerteis 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: Gareis, Gerstein, Gervais, Gentes, Bertels, Gerten, Greis, Gerdes

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Where is the Gerteis family from?

You can see how Gerteis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerteis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gerteis families living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gerteis's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Gerteis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerteis 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 206 census records available for the last name Gerteis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerteis 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gerteis. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gerteis. For the veterans among your Gerteis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerteis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Gerteis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gerteis in 1966 was 88, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerteis 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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