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Geerts Family History

Geerts Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: patronymic from the personal name Geert, a shortened form of Gerard, one of several Dutch forms of the German name Gerhardt.

The surname of Flemish origin is also found in the Walloon part of Belgium.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Geerts family from?

You can see how Geerts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geerts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geerts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Geerts families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Geerts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geerts families in 1891.
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What did your Geerts ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Geerts. 100% of Geerts 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Geerts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geerts 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Geerts. 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 223 military records available for the last name Geerts. For the veterans among your Geerts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geerts lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Geerts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Geerts in 1955 was 31, and 70 in 2004.

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