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Gergely Family History

Gergely Surname Meaning

Hungarian: from the personal name Gergely Hungarian form Gregory.

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


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Where is the Gergely family from?

You can see how Gergely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gergely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gergely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gergely families living in Devon. This was about 41% of all the recorded Gergely's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gergely families in 1891.
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What did your Gergely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gergely. 45% of Gergely men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gergely women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gergely were Coal Miner and Maid.

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Coal Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gergely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gergely 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gergely. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gergely. For the veterans among your Gergely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gergely lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gergely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gergely in 1953 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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