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Gurtler Family History

Gurtler Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Gürtler): occupational name for a maker of straps and belts from Middle High German gurtel German Gurtel ‘belt’ (specifically a leather belt with brass fittings from which a purse would be hung).

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English: variant of Girdler.

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


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Where is the Gurtler family from?

You can see how Gurtler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurtler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gurtler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gurtler families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gurtler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gurtler families in 1891.
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What did your Gurtler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gurtler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurtler 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 816 immigration records available for the last name Gurtler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gurtler. For the veterans among your Gurtler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurtler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gurtler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gurtler in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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