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Gerzog Family History

Gerzog 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: Herzog, Gero, Herzig, Garzon, Gerou, Geron, Gerow, Gerdon, Gerwig

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Where is the Gerzog family from?

You can see how Gerzog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerzog family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Gerzog families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gerzog's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gerzog families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerzog 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 Gerzog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerzog. 100% of Gerzog men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Gerzog family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Gerzog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerzog 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Gerzog. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gerzog. For the veterans among your Gerzog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerzog lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gerzog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gerzog in 1968 was 79, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerzog

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerzog 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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