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Gertsch Family History

Gertsch Surname Meaning

Swiss German: from a short form of any of the ancient Germanic personal names formed with gēr ‘spear lance’.

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


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Where is the Gertsch family from?

You can see how Gertsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gertsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gertsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Gertsch families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gertsch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gertsch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gertsch 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 Gertsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gertsch. 35% of Gertsch men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Gertsch women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gertsch were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Gertsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gertsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gertsch 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 798 immigration records available for the last name Gertsch. 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 310 military records available for the last name Gertsch. For the veterans among your Gertsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gertsch lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gertsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gertsch in 1944 was 43, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gertsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gertsch 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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