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Gjertsen Family History

Gjertsen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Gjert a form of German Gerhard.

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


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Where is the Gjertsen family from?

You can see how Gjertsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjertsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Gjertsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gjertsen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gjertsen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gjertsen families in 1891.
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What did your Gjertsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gjertsen. 100% of Gjertsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gjertsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjertsen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Gjertsen. 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 383 military records available for the last name Gjertsen. For the veterans among your Gjertsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjertsen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gjertsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gjertsen in 1961 was 55, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjertsen 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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