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Geurts Family History

Geurts Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: patronymic from a vernacular shortened form of the ancient Germanic personal names Godevaard (see Godfrey) or Godert (see Gotthardt).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Geurts family from?

You can see how Geurts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geurts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geurts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Geurts family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geurts's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Geurts families in 1891.
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What did your Geurts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geurts. 46% of Geurts men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Geurts women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geurts were Machinist and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Operator Of Farm
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Geurts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geurts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geurts 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Geurts. 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 228 military records available for the last name Geurts. For the veterans among your Geurts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geurts lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Geurts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Geurts in 1948 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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