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Georgenson Family History

Georgenson 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: Georgeson, Jergenson, Jorgenson, Sorenson, Morgensen, Jorgensen

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Where is the Georgenson family from?

You can see how Georgenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Georgenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Georgenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Georgenson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 87% of all the recorded Georgenson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Georgenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Georgenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Georgenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Georgenson. 67% of Georgenson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Georgenson women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Georgenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Georgenson 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Georgenson. 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 43 military records available for the last name Georgenson. For the veterans among your Georgenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Georgenson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Georgenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Georgenson in 1965 was 49, and 87 in 2003.

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