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Gertie Family History

Gertie 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: Gerrie, Geddie, Gentile, Erie, Fertig, Gertz, Gentle, Gervin, Garthe

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Where is the Gertie family from?

You can see how Gertie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gertie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Gertie family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gertie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gertie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gertie 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 Gertie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gertie. 100% of Gertie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gertie women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gertie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gertie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertie 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Gertie. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gertie. For the veterans among your Gertie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gertie lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Gertie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gertie in 1970 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gertie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gertie 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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