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Gerthe Family History

Gerthe 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: Garthe, Genthe, Gerth, Garth, Barthe, Gertz, Gentle, Gere, Werther

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Where is the Gerthe family from?

You can see how Gerthe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerthe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerthe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gerthe families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerthe's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gerthe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerthe 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 94 census records available for the last name Gerthe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerthe 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Gerthe. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gerthe. For the veterans among your Gerthe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerthe lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Gerthe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gerthe in 1979 was 77, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerthe 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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