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Georaghty Family History

Georaghty 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: Geraghty, Geraty, George, Golightly, Georger, Georgian, Georgia

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Where is the Georaghty family from?

You can see how Georaghty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Georaghty family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Georaghty families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Georaghty's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Georaghty families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Georaghty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Georaghty 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Georaghty. 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 Georaghty. For the veterans among your Georaghty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Georaghty lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Georaghty 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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