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Lerg Family History

Lerg 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: Berg, Leng, Legg, Ferg, Gerg, Lero, Feng, Long, Lenz, Meng

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Where is the Lerg family from?

You can see how Lerg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lerg family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lerg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Lerg families living in Indiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Lerg's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Lerg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lerg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lerg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lerg. 31% of Lerg men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Lerg women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Baker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Lerg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lerg 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Lerg. 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 375 military records available for the last name Lerg. For the veterans among your Lerg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lerg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lerg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lerg in 1960 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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