Gaertig Family History

Gaertig 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: Fertig, Hartig, Guertin, Gettig, Gerwig, Gerbig, Hertig, Gartin, Gerig, Martin

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193	Military Records
164	Immigration Records
132	Census and Voter Lists
455	Member Trees

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Where is the Gaertig family from?

You can see how Gaertig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaertig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gaertig family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaertig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gaertig families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaertig 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 Gaertig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaertig.

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What Gaertig family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 132 census records available for the last name Gaertig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaertig 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Gaertig. 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 193 military records available for the last name Gaertig. For the veterans among your Gaertig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaertig lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gaertig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gaertig in 1961 was 56, and 20 in 2003.

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Gaertig Surname Meaning

Where is the Gaertig family from?

What did your Gaertig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gaertig.

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.

Farmer

100%

What Gaertig family records will you find?

What is the average Gaertig lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gaertig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gaertig in 1961 was 56, and 20 in 2003.

Gaertig Family History

Gaertig Surname Meaning

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Gaertig Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Gaertig

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Where is the Gaertig family from?

What did your Gaertig ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Gaertig family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Gaertig lifespan?

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