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Gerth Family History

Gerth Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German:: from a shortened form of the personal name Gerhardt. habitational name from Gerthe near Bochum.

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


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Where is the Gerth family from?

You can see how Gerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gerth families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gerth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerth families in 1891.
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What did your Gerth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerth. 100% of Gerth 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Gerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerth 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gerth. 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 Gerth. For the veterans among your Gerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerth lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gerth in 1950 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerth 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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