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Gertter Family History

Gertter 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: Gerster, Getter, Gertler, Gertner, Setter, Ketter, Gitter, Netter

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Where is the Gertter family from?

You can see how Gertter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertter family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Gertter families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Gertter's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gertter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gertter 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 Gertter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Gertter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertter 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gertter. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gertter. For the veterans among your Gertter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gertter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gertter 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gertter

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