Gerretse Family History

Gerretse Surname 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: Gerrits, Guerrette, Garrette, Gerritsen, Verrette, Garret, Terres, Berreth, Berrett, Garrett

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
14	Military Records
109	Immigration Records
125	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Gerretse family from?

You can see how Gerretse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerretse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gerretse families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerretse's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerretse families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerretse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Gerretse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerretse.

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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.

Laborer

50%

Farmer

50%

What Gerretse family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 125 census records available for the last name Gerretse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerretse census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 109 immigration records available for the last name Gerretse. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 14 military records available for the last name Gerretse. For the veterans among your Gerretse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerretse lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gerretse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gerretse in 1973 was 58, and 94 in 2004.

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Gerretse Surname Meaning

Where is the Gerretse family from?

What did your Gerretse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerretse.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

50%

Farmer

50%

What Gerretse family records will you find?

What is the average Gerretse lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Gerretse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gerretse in 1973 was 58, and 94 in 2004.

Gerretse Family History

Gerretse Surname Meaning

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Gerretse Surname Meaning

4,000 record(s) for Gerretse

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Where is the Gerretse family from?

What did your Gerretse ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Gerretse family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Gerretse family history

What is the average Gerretse lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gerretse family tree

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