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Georgian Name Meaning

Americanized form of Armenian Gevorgyan Gevorgian Gevorkyan or Gevorkian patronymics from Armenian equivalents of the personal name George .

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


Similar surnames: Georgia, George, Georgi, Georger, Georgas, Georgen, Kevorkian, Bergin

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Where is the Georgian family from?

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

What did your Georgian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Georgian. 20% of Georgian men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Georgian women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    20%
  • Cutter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Reg Cleaner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Georgian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Georgian 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 745 immigration records available for the last name Georgian. 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 164 military records available for the last name Georgian. For the veterans among your Georgian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Georgian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Georgian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Georgian in 1963 was 85, and 84 in 2004.

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