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Gertisen Family History

Gertisen 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: Gerten, Greisen, Geisen, Gerritsen, Garten, Gentile, Eisen, Lehtinen

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Where is the Gertisen family from?

You can see how Gertisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertisen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gertisen family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gertisen's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Gertisen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gertisen 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 31 census records available for the last name Gertisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertisen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gertisen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gertisen. For the veterans among your Gertisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gertisen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gertisen 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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