Gertsch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Gertsch family

The surname Gertsch 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.

Early History of the Gertsch family

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Gertsch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gartzen, Gartsen, Gartzer, Gartser, Garzen, Garzin, Gertzen, Gertzgen, Gartson, Gertsen and many more.

Early Notables of the Gertsch family

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Gertsch migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gertsch Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Salome Gertsch, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1738

Gertsch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Rudolf Gertsch, aged 30, who settled in America, in 1892

Gertsch Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Wolf Gertsch, aged 36, who landed in America from Lodz, in 1906
Alfred Gertsch, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Wengen, Switzerland, in 1911
Friedrich Gertsch, aged 21, who settled in America from Wengen, Switzerland, in 1912
Johann Gertsch, aged 25, who immigrated to America from Wengen, Switzerland, in 1912
Marianne Gertsch, aged 47, who immigrated to the United States from Luetschenthal, Switzerland, in 1919
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Contemporary Notables of the name Gertsch (post 1700) +

John Gary Gertsch (1944-1969), United States Army soldier, recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in Vietnam
Willis John Gertsch (1906-1998), American arachnologist
Franz Gertsch (1930-2022), Swiss painter who was known for his large format hyperrealistic portraits