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Georg Family History

Georg Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Georg an equivalent of Latin Georgius (see George).

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


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Where is the Georg family from?

You can see how Georg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Georg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Georg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 45 Georg families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Georg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Georg families in 1891.
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What did your Georg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Georg. 100% of Georg 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Georg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Georg 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Georg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Georg. For the veterans among your Georg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Georg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Georg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Georg in 1952 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Georg 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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