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Gevertz Family History

Gevertz 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: Evertz, Gertz, Gewirtz, Goertz, Levert, Giertz, Evert, Govert, Vertz

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Where is the Gevertz family from?

You can see how Gevertz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gevertz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gevertz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gevertz families living in California. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gevertz's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gevertz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gevertz 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 Gevertz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Private Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gevertz. 50% of Gevertz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gevertz women worked as a Private Secretary.

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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
    50%
  • Buyer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Private Secretary
    100%

What Gevertz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Gevertz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gevertz 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Gevertz. 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 46 military records available for the last name Gevertz. For the veterans among your Gevertz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gevertz lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Gevertz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gevertz in 1956 was 45, and 97 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gevertz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gevertz 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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