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Gerig Family History

Gerig Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: variant of Gehrig.

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


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Where is the Gerig family from?

You can see how Gerig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Gerig families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gerig's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gerig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerig 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 Gerig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerig. 44% of Gerig men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Gerig women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerig were Minister and House Wife.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Minister
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • House Wife
    11%

What Gerig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gerig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerig 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 626 immigration records available for the last name Gerig. 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 657 military records available for the last name Gerig. For the veterans among your Gerig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerig lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gerig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gerig in 1961 was 29, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerig 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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