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Guertner Family History

Guertner 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: Gurtner, Gertner, Guertler, Guentner, Gaertner, Buettner, Gurtler

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Where is the Guertner family from?

You can see how Guertner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guertner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Guertner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Guertner families living in Missouri. This was about 74% of all the recorded Guertner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Guertner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guertner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Guertner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guertner. 50% of Guertner 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Guertner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Guertner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guertner 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Guertner. 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 39 military records available for the last name Guertner. For the veterans among your Guertner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guertner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Guertner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Guertner in 1972 was 62, and 84 in 2003.

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