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Gergens Family History

Gergens 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: Mergens, Jergens, Gergen, Gerges, Bergen, Gorges, Verges, Berges

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Where is the Gergens family from?

You can see how Gergens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gergens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gergens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gergens families living in Nebraska. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gergens's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gergens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gergens 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 Gergens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Grocery Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gergens. 44% of Gergens men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gergens women worked as a Grocery Clerk.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Grocery Clerk
    100%

What Gergens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Gergens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gergens 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Gergens. 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 97 military records available for the last name Gergens. For the veterans among your Gergens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gergens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gergens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gergens in 1966 was 66, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gergens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gergens 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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