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Gerretz Family History

Gerretz 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: Garret, Berreth, Berrett, Garrett, Gertz, Gretz, Gerbitz, Gerren

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Where is the Gerretz family from?

You can see how Gerretz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerretz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gerretz families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Gerretz families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerretz's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gerretz families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerretz 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 59 census records available for the last name Gerretz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerretz 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gerretz. 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 83 military records available for the last name Gerretz. For the veterans among your Gerretz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerretz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gerretz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gerretz in 1969 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerretz 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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