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Gertzel Family History

Gertzel 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: Gentzel, Hetzel, Netzel, Metzel, Reitzel, Gertz, Neitzel, Weitzel

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Where is the Gertzel family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gertzel. 100% of Gertzel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gertzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Gertzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertzel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gertzel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gertzel. For the veterans among your Gertzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gertzel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Gertzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gertzel in 1971 was 95, and 75 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gertzel 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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