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Gjertson Family History

Gjertson 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: Getson, Gerson, Person, Merson, Iverson, Greason, Robertson

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Where is the Gjertson family from?

You can see how Gjertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjertson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gjertson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Gjertson families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gjertson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gjertson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gjertson 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 Gjertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gjertson. 50% of Gjertson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gjertson women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Agent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Gjertson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Gjertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjertson 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Gjertson. 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 137 military records available for the last name Gjertson. For the veterans among your Gjertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjertson lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gjertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gjertson in 1947 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gjertson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjertson 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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