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Gerg Family History

Gerg Surname Meaning

German: from a dialect form of the personal name Georg.

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


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Where is the Gerg family from?

You can see how Gerg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Gerg families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gerg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gerg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerg 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 Gerg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Blacksmith and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerg. 19% of Gerg men worked as a Blacksmith and 50% of Gerg women worked as a Student Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerg were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Blacksmith
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Gerg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerg 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Gerg. 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 951 military records available for the last name Gerg. For the veterans among your Gerg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gerg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gerg in 1962 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerg 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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