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Geurtz Family History

Geurtz 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, Hertz, Kertz, Feutz, Gewirtz, Mertz, Goertz, Wurtz

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Where is the Geurtz family from?

You can see how Geurtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geurtz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geurtz families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geurtz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Geurtz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geurtz 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 63 census records available for the last name Geurtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geurtz 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Geurtz. 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 61 military records available for the last name Geurtz. For the veterans among your Geurtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geurtz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Geurtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Geurtz in 1967 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geurtz 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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