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Ergas Family History

Ergas Surname Meaning

Jewish (Sephardic originally from Portugal): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Ergas family from?

You can see how Ergas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ergas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ergas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ergas families living in Florida. This was about 21% of all the recorded Ergas's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Ergas families in 1920.
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What did your Ergas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ergas. 100% of Ergas men worked as a New Worker and 60% of Ergas women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Ergas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ergas 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Ergas. 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 89 military records available for the last name Ergas. For the veterans among your Ergas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ergas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ergas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ergas in 1964 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ergas 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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