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Geortler Family History

Geortler Name 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: Gertler, Georger, Gurtler, Gettler, Gorter, Gertner, Hertler

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Where is the Geortler family from?

You can see how Geortler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geortler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geortler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geortler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geortler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geortler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geortler ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Geortler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Geortler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geortler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Geortler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Geortler. For the veterans among your Geortler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geortler lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Geortler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Geortler in 1974 was 82, and 70 in 2002.

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