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Georgel Family History

Georgel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: George, Georger, Georgen, Gergel, Georges, Mergel, Gorges, Georgia

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Where is the Georgel family from?

You can see how Georgel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Georgel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Georgel families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Georgel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Georgel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Georgel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Georgel 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 Georgel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Georgel. 34% of Georgel men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Pressman
    34%

What Georgel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Georgel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Georgel 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Georgel. 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 146 military records available for the last name Georgel. For the veterans among your Georgel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Georgel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Georgel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Georgel in 1966 was 74, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Georgel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Georgel 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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