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Gergory Family History

Gergory 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: Gregory, Gerger, Gerry, Gergely, Berry, Terry, Merry, Berger, Geary

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Where is the Gergory family from?

You can see how Gergory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gergory family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gergory families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Gergory families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gergory's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gergory families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gergory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gergory ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gergory. 100% of Gergory women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gergory family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gergory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gergory 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Gergory. 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 134 military records available for the last name Gergory. For the veterans among your Gergory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gergory lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Gergory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gergory in 1960 was 40, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gergory

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gergory 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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