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Gerges Name Meaning

Arabic (Egypt and Lebanon): variant of Girgis . German: derivative of a vernacular form of the personal name Georg . This surname is rare in Germany. Compare Garges .

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


Similar surnames: Gergen, Berges, Georges, Gergel, Bergen, Gerde, Gerner, Garnes, Geren

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Where is the Gerges family from?

You can see how Gerges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Gerges families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerges's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerges families in 1891.
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What did your Gerges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerges. 60% of Gerges men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Gerges women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerges were Farmer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerges 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Gerges. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Gerges. For the veterans among your Gerges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerges lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gerges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gerges in 1967 was 82, and 71 in 2004.

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