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Gehry Family History

Gehry 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, Gery, Gehr, Gerry, Gehrs, Geery, Gehrt, Wehry, Henry, Berry

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Where is the Gehry family from?

You can see how Gehry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gehry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Gehry families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehry's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gehry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gehry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Millinery was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gehry. 100% of Gehry women worked as a Millinery.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Millinery
    100%

What Gehry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Gehry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehry 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gehry. 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 71 military records available for the last name Gehry. For the veterans among your Gehry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehry lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Gehry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gehry in 1965 was 78, and 92 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gehry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehry 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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