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Geringer Family History

Geringer Surname Meaning

German:: patronymic from Gering. habitational name for someone from Gering (Rhineland-Palatinate). Compare Gehringer.

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


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Where is the Geringer family from?

You can see how Geringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geringer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Geringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Geringer families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Geringer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geringer families in 1891.
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What did your Geringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Geringer. 100% of Geringer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Geringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geringer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Geringer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Geringer. For the veterans among your Geringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geringer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Geringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Geringer in 1955 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geringer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geringer 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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