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Jerge Family History

Jerge Surname Meaning

German: from a dialect form of the personal name Georg (see George).

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


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Where is the Jerge family from?

You can see how Jerge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jerge family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jerge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Jerge family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jerge's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jerge families in 1840.
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What did your Jerge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jerge. 19% of Jerge men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jerge women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jerge were Fireman and New Worker.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Fireman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jerge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jerge 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Jerge. 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 364 military records available for the last name Jerge. For the veterans among your Jerge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jerge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jerge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jerge in 1963 was 65, and 92 in 2004.

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