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Gerritsen Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Gerrit (see Gerrits ). Compare Garrison .

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


Similar surnames: Gerrits, Herrin, Gersten, Gerrie, Gerrity, Gerrish, Lauritsen

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Where is the Gerritsen family from?

You can see how Gerritsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerritsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerritsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Gerritsen families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Gerritsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerritsen families in 1880.
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What did your Gerritsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerritsen. 29% of Gerritsen 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
    29%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Contractor
    10%
  • Draftsman
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerritsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerritsen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gerritsen. 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 358 military records available for the last name Gerritsen. For the veterans among your Gerritsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerritsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gerritsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gerritsen in 1962 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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