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Gerts Family History

Gerts 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: Gertz, Geurts, Aerts, Gerth, Gerdts, Getts, Werts, Geerts, Hertz

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Where is the Gerts family from?

You can see how Gerts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Gerts families living in Essex. This was about 82% of all the recorded Gerts's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gerts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerts 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 Gerts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerts. 100% of Gerts men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerts 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Gerts. 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 112 military records available for the last name Gerts. For the veterans among your Gerts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerts lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gerts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gerts in 1964 was 58, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerts 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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