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Gerges Family History

Gerges Surname Meaning

Arabic (Egypt and Lebanon): variant of Girgis.

German: derivative of a vernacular form of the personal name Georg.

This surname is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Gerges family from?

You can see how Gerges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gerges family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerges's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Gerges families in 1911.
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What did your Gerges ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gerges. 50% of Gerges men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Gerges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerges 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Gerges. 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 95 military records available for the last name Gerges. For the veterans among your Gerges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerges lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gerges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gerges in 1967 was 82, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerges 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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