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Gerter Family History

Gerter 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: Germer, Gerster, Geter, Getter, Gerber, Gerger, Gerner, Gerten

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Where is the Gerter family from?

You can see how Gerter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gerter families living in Wisconsin. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gerter's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gerter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerter 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 Gerter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerter. 100% of Gerter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gerter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Gerter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerter 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Gerter. 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 29 military records available for the last name Gerter. For the veterans among your Gerter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerter lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1972, in the United States, Gerter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gerter in 1970 was 67, and 66 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerter 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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