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Gertler Family History

Gertler Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Gürtler (see Gurtler) or in some instances of Gärtner (see Gartner).

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


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Where is the Gertler family from?

You can see how Gertler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gertler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gertler family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gertler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gertler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gertler 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 Gertler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gertler. 28% of Gertler men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Gertler women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gertler were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Furrier
    7%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

What Gertler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gertler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertler 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 Gertler. 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 436 military records available for the last name Gertler. For the veterans among your Gertler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gertler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gertler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gertler in 1960 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gertler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gertler 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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