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Goerge Family History

Goerge 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: Goerke, Goergen, Doerge, George, Gore, Gorse, Berge, Gorges, Sorge

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Where is the Goerge family from?

You can see how Goerge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goerge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Goerge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Goerge families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Goerge's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Goerge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goerge 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 Goerge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Goerge. 50% of Goerge men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Goerge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Goerge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goerge 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Goerge. 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 222 military records available for the last name Goerge. For the veterans among your Goerge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goerge lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Goerge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Goerge in 1966 was 74, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goerge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goerge 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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