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Gjersvig Family History

Gjersvig 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: Gervin, Gulsvig, Gerwig, Gerbig, Gerig, Jervis, Nervig, Germain

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Where is the Gjersvig family from?

You can see how Gjersvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gjersvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gjersvig family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gjersvig's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gjersvig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gjersvig 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 Gjersvig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gjersvig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Gjersvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gjersvig 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gjersvig. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gjersvig. For the veterans among your Gjersvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gjersvig lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Gjersvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gjersvig in 1973 was 74, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gjersvig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gjersvig 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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