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Gerretson Family History

Gerretson 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: Garretson, Garrettson, Garritson, Gerritsen, Greason, Gerren, Gerrits

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Where is the Gerretson family from?

You can see how Gerretson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerretson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerretson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gerretson family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerretson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gerretson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerretson 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 Gerretson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerretson. 43% of Gerretson men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    43%
  • Dentist
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Gerretson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Gerretson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerretson 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gerretson. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gerretson. For the veterans among your Gerretson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerretson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gerretson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gerretson in 1962 was 95, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerretson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerretson 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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