This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gerthing family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gerthing Family History

Gerthing 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: Farthing, Worthing, Pershing, Geeting, Getting, Gerling, Gethin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gerthing family from?

You can see how Gerthing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerthing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerthing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gerthing family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerthing's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Gerthing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerthing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gerthing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Gerthing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerthing census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gerthing

Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Gerthing. 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.

View all Gerthing immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Gerthing. For the veterans among your Gerthing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gerthing military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gerthing family history

Discover More

What is the average Gerthing lifespan?

Average Gerthing life expectancy in 1995 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerthing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerthing 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gerthing family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial