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Geragh Family History

Geragh 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: Bergh, Geraci, Gera, Gerard, Reagh, Gerlach, Gragg, Gerald, Gerich

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Where is the Geragh family from?

You can see how Geragh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geragh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Geragh family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Geragh's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Geragh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geragh 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 Geragh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Peddler was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Geragh. 100% of Geragh men worked as a Peddler.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Peddler
    100%

What Geragh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Geragh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geragh 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Geragh. 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 6 military records available for the last name Geragh. For the veterans among your Geragh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geragh lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2001, in the United States, Geragh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Geragh in 1998 was 59, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geragh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geragh 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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