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Gergis Family History

Gergis 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: Gargis, Girgis, Gerges, Regis, Fergus, Sergio, Bergin, Gorges

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Where is the Gergis family from?

You can see how Gergis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gergis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gergis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gergis family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gergis's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Gergis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gergis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gergis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Gergis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gergis 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Gergis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gergis. For the veterans among your Gergis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gergis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gergis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gergis in 1966 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

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