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Gehrty Family History

Gehrty 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: Gehrt, Gearty, Geary, Gery, Gertz, Gehr, Getty, Gehret, Geurts, Gerry

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Where is the Gehrty family from?

You can see how Gehrty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gehrty family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehrty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gehrty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehrty 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 11 census records available for the last name Gehrty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrty 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gehrty. 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 military records available for the last name Gehrty. For the veterans among your Gehrty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrty lifespan?

Average Gehrty life expectancy in 1992 was 20 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehrty 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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