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Gerten Family History

Gerten Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Gert(h) a short form of Gerhardt.

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


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Where is the Gerten family from?

You can see how Gerten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gerten families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gerten's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gerten families in 1891.
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What did your Gerten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerten. 100% of Gerten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gerten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerten 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Gerten. 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 304 military records available for the last name Gerten. For the veterans among your Gerten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gerten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gerten in 1963 was 62, and 22 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerten 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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