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Gertrudes Family History

Gertrudes 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: Petrides, Vertrees, Gerdes, Bermudes, Geerdes, Hercules, Terres

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Where is the Gertrudes family from?

You can see how Gertrudes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertrudes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Gertrudes families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Gertrudes families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gertrudes's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gertrudes families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Gertrudes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertrudes 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Gertrudes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gertrudes. For the veterans among your Gertrudes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gertrudes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Gertrudes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gertrudes in 1973 was 72, and 87 in 2001.

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