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Georgis Family History

Georgis Surname Meaning

Greek: from a derivative of the personal name Geōrgios (see George) or a shortened form of any of various patronymics derived from this name such as Georgiades.

Assyrian/Chaldean: from a variant of the personal name Gīwārgīs, Syriac form of George.

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


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Where is the Georgis family from?

You can see how Georgis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Georgis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Georgis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Georgis families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Georgis's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Georgis families in 1891.
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What did your Georgis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Georgis. 36% of Georgis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Georgis women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Waiter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Georgis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 804 census records available for the last name Georgis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Georgis 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Georgis. 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 141 military records available for the last name Georgis. For the veterans among your Georgis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Georgis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Georgis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Georgis in 1962 was 84, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Georgis 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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