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Gerteisen Family History

Gerteisen 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: Greisen, Bertelsen, Gerstein, Reisen, Ketelsen, Gerten, Mortensen

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Where is the Gerteisen family from?

You can see how Gerteisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerteisen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerteisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gerteisen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerteisen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gerteisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerteisen 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 Gerteisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerteisen. 100% of Gerteisen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Gerteisen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Gerteisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerteisen 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gerteisen. 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 64 military records available for the last name Gerteisen. For the veterans among your Gerteisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerteisen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Gerteisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gerteisen in 1975 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerteisen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerteisen 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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