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Georg Name Meaning

German: from the personal name Georg an equivalent of Latin Georgius (see George ).

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


Similar surnames: George, Georgi, Gerg, Georgas, Georgia, Grogg, Gera, Gero, Georger

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Where is the Georg family from?

You can see how Georg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Georg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Georg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Georg family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Georg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Georg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Georg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Georg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Georg. 19% of Georg men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Georg women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Georg were Farm Operator and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Georg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Georg 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Georg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Georg. For the veterans among your Georg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Georg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Georg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Georg in 1952 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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