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Gerths Family History

Gerths 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: Gerth, Garth, Gertz, Garthe, Gentes, Gerten, Genthe, Geurts, Aerts

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Where is the Gerths family from?

You can see how Gerths families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerths family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerths families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gerths families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gerths's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gerths families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerths 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 Gerths ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerths. 72% of Gerths 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
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Gerths. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerths 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Gerths. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gerths. For the veterans among your Gerths ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerths lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Gerths life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gerths in 1965 was 86, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerths

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerths 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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