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Gerthoffer Family History

Gerthoffer 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: Kerkhoff, Kelnhofer, Westhoff, Heithoff, Werther, Genther, Gertler

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Where is the Gerthoffer family from?

You can see how Gerthoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerthoffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerthoffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Gerthoffer families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gerthoffer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerthoffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerthoffer 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 Gerthoffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerthoffer. 100% of Gerthoffer 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 Gerthoffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Gerthoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerthoffer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gerthoffer. 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 50 military records available for the last name Gerthoffer. For the veterans among your Gerthoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerthoffer lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Gerthoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gerthoffer in 1941 was 35, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerthoffer 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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