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Gertzfeld Family History

Gertzfeld 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: Herzfeld, Grunfeld, Bergfeld, Bernfeld, Gerstenfeld, Merfeld, Gentzel

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Where is the Gertzfeld family from?

You can see how Gertzfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertzfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gertzfeld family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gertzfeld's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gertzfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gertzfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gertzfeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Gertzfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertzfeld 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Gertzfeld. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gertzfeld. For the veterans among your Gertzfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gertzfeld lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Gertzfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gertzfeld in 1975 was 67, and 81 in 2001.

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