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Gaerttner Family History

Gaerttner 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: Gaertner, Gartner, Gertner, Gerstner, Garner, Kettner, Gardener

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Where is the Gaerttner family from?

You can see how Gaerttner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaerttner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gaerttner families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gaerttner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gaerttner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Gaerttner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaerttner 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gaerttner. 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 87 military records available for the last name Gaerttner. For the veterans among your Gaerttner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaerttner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gaerttner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gaerttner in 1967 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaerttner 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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