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Gerger Family History

Gerger Surname Meaning

South German: patronymic from the personal name Gerg, a variant of Georg. In part, this is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola, Slovenia (see Kocevar).

Additionally, it serves as a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Sankt Georgen in Austria and southern Germany.

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


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You can see how Gerger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Gerger families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Gerger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gerger families in 1911.
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What did your Gerger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gerger. 100% of Gerger men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Gerger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gerger. 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 763 military records available for the last name Gerger. For the veterans among your Gerger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gerger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gerger in 1958 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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