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Gaertner Family History

Gaertner Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Gärtner): see Gartner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gaertner family from?

You can see how Gaertner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaertner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaertner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gaertner families living in Middlesex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gaertner's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gaertner families in 1891.
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What did your Gaertner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gaertner. 34% of Gaertner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%
  • Refugee
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gaertner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaertner 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Gaertner. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Gaertner. For the veterans among your Gaertner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaertner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gaertner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gaertner in 1945 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaertner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaertner 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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