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Gertenitch Family History

Gertenitch 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: Gerberich, Meredith, Gerich, Gerlich, Sertich, Kurtenbach, Gerten

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Where is the Gertenitch family from?

You can see how Gertenitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertenitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gertenitch family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gertenitch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gertenitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gertenitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gertenitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Gertenitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertenitch 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gertenitch. 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 military records available for the last name Gertenitch. For the veterans among your Gertenitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gertenitch lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Gertenitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gertenitch in 1973 was 69, and 62 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gertenitch 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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