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Gergley Family History

Gergley 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: Berley, Gurley, Begley, Mergler, Verley, Gartley, Girdley, Ergle

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Where is the Gergley family from?

You can see how Gergley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gergley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gergley families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gergley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gergley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gergley 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 291 census records available for the last name Gergley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gergley 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gergley. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gergley. For the veterans among your Gergley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gergley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gergley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gergley in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gergley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gergley 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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