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Gergin Family History

Gergin Name 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: Bergin, Gervin, Gerwin, Wergin, Gergen, Vergin, Gerkin, German

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Where is the Gergin family from?

You can see how Gergin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gergin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gergin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gergin family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gergin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gergin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gergin 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 Gergin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gergin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Gergin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gergin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gergin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gergin. For the veterans among your Gergin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gergin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Gergin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gergin in 1977 was 77, and 80 in 1995.

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