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Gergelt Family History

Gergelt 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: Gergel, Gergely, Mergel, Sergent, Gerger, Hergert, Gernert, Gerlt

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Where is the Gergelt family from?

You can see how Gergelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gergelt family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Gergelt families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gergelt's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gergelt families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gergelt 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 2 census records available for the last name Gergelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gergelt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gergelt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gergelt. For the veterans among your Gergelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gergelt lifespan?

Average Gergelt life expectancy in 1974 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gergelt 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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