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Gergly Family History

Gergly 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: Gergely, Gery, Gerald, Ergle, Gerl, Geigle, Gerold, Gerger, Bergey

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Where is the Gergly family from?

You can see how Gergly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gergly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gergly families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gergly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gergly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gergly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Gergly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gergly 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 immigration records available for the last name Gergly. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gergly. For the veterans among your Gergly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gergly lifespan?

Between 1945 and 1995, in the United States, Gergly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gergly in 1945 was 42, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gergly 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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