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Gertloff Family History

Gertloff 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: Gerloff, Ortloff, Perloff, Detloff, Dettloff, Orloff, Egloff

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Where is the Gertloff family from?

You can see how Gertloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertloff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gertloff family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gertloff's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gertloff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Gertloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertloff 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gertloff. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gertloff. For the veterans among your Gertloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gertloff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Gertloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gertloff in 1966 was 74, and 94 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gertloff 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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