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Gergits Family History

Gergits 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: Gerrits, Gerbitz, Gerwitz, Gerlitz, Gargis, Gerdts, Girgis, Gerrity

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Where is the Gergits family from?

You can see how Gergits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gergits family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gergits families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gergits families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gergits's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gergits families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gergits 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 Gergits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Car Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gergits. 25% of Gergits men worked as a Car Cleaner.

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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

  • Car Cleaner
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Gergits family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Gergits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gergits 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Gergits. 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 36 military records available for the last name Gergits. For the veterans among your Gergits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gergits lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Gergits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gergits in 1968 was 42, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gergits 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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