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Guertler Family History

Guertler Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Gürtler): see Gurtler.

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


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Where is the Guertler family from?

You can see how Guertler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guertler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Guertler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Guertler families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Guertler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Guertler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guertler 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 Guertler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guertler. 60% of Guertler men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Guertler women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guertler were Laborer and 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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Guertler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Guertler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guertler 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Guertler. 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 201 military records available for the last name Guertler. For the veterans among your Guertler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guertler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Guertler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Guertler in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guertler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guertler 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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