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Gertly Family History

Gertly 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: Gery, Gertz, Gentle, Gartley, Gerald, Gerl, Gerstle, Gerold, Gentry

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Where is the Gertly family from?

You can see how Gertly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gertly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gertly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gertly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Gertly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertly 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gertly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gertly. For the veterans among your Gertly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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