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Gergle Family History

Gergle Surname 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: Ergle, Geigle, George, Eagle, Berge, Beagle, Verge, Merle, Serge

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Where is the Gergle family from?

You can see how Gergle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gergle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gergle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gergle family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gergle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gergle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gergle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gergle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gergle. 100% of Gergle men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Gergle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Gergle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gergle 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gergle. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gergle. For the veterans among your Gergle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gergle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Gergle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gergle in 1961 was 55, and 93 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gergle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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