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Gehrie Family History

Gehrie 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: Gerrie, Gehrig, Gehris, Gehrke, George, Guthrie, Geddie, Erie, Gehr

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Where is the Gehrie family from?

You can see how Gehrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gehrie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Gehrie family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehrie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gehrie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Gehrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrie 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gehrie. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gehrie. For the veterans among your Gehrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Gehrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gehrie in 1966 was 75, and 80 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehrie 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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