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Gertzen Family History

Gertzen 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: Gerten, Goertzen, Garten, Gersten, Gertz, Eitzen, Gerren, Gietzen

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Where is the Gertzen family from?

You can see how Gertzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertzen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gertzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gertzen families living in Minnesota. This was about 21% of all the recorded Gertzen's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Gertzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gertzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gertzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gertzen. 63% of Gertzen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gertzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertzen 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Gertzen. 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 138 military records available for the last name Gertzen. For the veterans among your Gertzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gertzen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gertzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gertzen in 1962 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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