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Geherin Family History

Geherin 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: Severin, Guerin, Gehring, Geurin, Cherin, Gearin, Gehrig, Gehris

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Where is the Geherin family from?

You can see how Geherin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geherin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Geherin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geherin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geherin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geherin 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 82 census records available for the last name Geherin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geherin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Geherin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Geherin. For the veterans among your Geherin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geherin lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Geherin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Geherin in 1986 was 75, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geherin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geherin 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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