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Gertsen Family History

Gertsen 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: Gerten, Garten, Gersten, Gerren, Gerfen, Gerken, Bernsen, Bentsen

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Where is the Gertsen family from?

You can see how Gertsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gertsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Gertsen families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gertsen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gertsen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gertsen 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 Gertsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gertsen. 20% of Gertsen men worked as a Farming and 38% of Gertsen women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gertsen were Manager and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    38%
  • Secretary
    38%
  • Operator
    25%

What Gertsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Gertsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertsen 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 870 immigration records available for the last name Gertsen. 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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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Gertsen. For the veterans among your Gertsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gertsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gertsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gertsen in 1963 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gertsen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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