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Gertowski Family History

Gertowski 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: Gutowski, Perkowski, Borowski, Tarnowski, Markowski, Petrowski

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Where is the Gertowski family from?

You can see how Gertowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gertowski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gertowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gertowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gertowski 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 47 census records available for the last name Gertowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertowski 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gertowski. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gertowski. For the veterans among your Gertowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gertowski lifespan?

Average Gertowski life expectancy in 1969 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gertowski 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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