The surname Girtz was first found in the Rhineland, where this family was a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always influential in social affairs, the name Gartzen became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation.
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Early History of the Girtz family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Girtz research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1721 and 1742 are included under the topic Early Girtz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Girtz Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Gartzen, Gartsen, Gartzer, Gartser, Garzen, Garzin, Gertzen, Gertzgen, Gartson, Gertsen and many more.
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Early Notables of the Girtz family
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Migration of the Girtz family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Cosyn Gertsen, who arrived in New York in 1673; Maria Getson, who came to Pennsylvania in 1732; Salome Gertsch, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1738; Gelle Getson, who arrived in Halifax, N.S. in 1751.
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