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Georgantas Family History

Georgantas 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: Georgas, Georgian, Georgia, Gurganus, Georgiadis, Morgante, Dorantes

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Where is the Georgantas family from?

You can see how Georgantas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Georgantas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Georgantas families living in Illinois. This was about 15% of all the recorded Georgantas's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Georgantas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Georgantas 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 Georgantas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Georgantas. 50% of Georgantas men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Georgantas women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Georgantas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Georgantas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Georgantas 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Georgantas. 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 63 military records available for the last name Georgantas. For the veterans among your Georgantas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Georgantas lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Georgantas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Georgantas in 1954 was 50, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Georgantas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Georgantas 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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