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Gertin Family History

Gertin 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: Gervin, Guertin, Vertin, Gerten, Gerwin, Gartin, Bertin, Gerkin

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Where is the Gertin family from?

You can see how Gertin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gertin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Gertin families living in Kentucky. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gertin's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gertin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gertin 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 Gertin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gertin. 100% of Gertin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Gertin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertin 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gertin. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gertin. For the veterans among your Gertin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gertin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Gertin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gertin in 1966 was 72, and 85 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gertin 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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