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Gertman Family History

Gertman 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: German, Gartman, Girtman, Gerstman, Getman, Gettman, Wertman, Bertman

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Where is the Gertman family from?

You can see how Gertman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gertman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Gertman families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gertman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gertman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gertman 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 Gertman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laundry were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gertman. 43% of Gertman men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Gertman women worked as a Laundry. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gertman were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Owner
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundry
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Gertman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gertman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertman 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Gertman. 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 147 military records available for the last name Gertman. For the veterans among your Gertman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gertman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Gertman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gertman in 1959 was 25, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gertman 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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