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Gegara Family History

Gegara 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: Geary, Legard, Vergara, Guevara, Gera, Gerard, Gemar, Uehara, Gara

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Where is the Gegara family from?

You can see how Gegara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gegara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gegara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gegara family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gegara's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gegara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gegara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Gegara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gegara 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gegara. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gegara. For the veterans among your Gegara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gegara lifespan?

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