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Gerahty Family History

Gerahty 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, Gerardy, Gearty, Gerrity, Heraty, Gerety, Gerity

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Where is the Gerahty family from?

You can see how Gerahty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerahty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerahty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gerahty families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Gerahty's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gerahty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerahty 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 Gerahty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerahty. 100% of Gerahty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gerahty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerahty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerahty 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Gerahty. 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 283 military records available for the last name Gerahty. For the veterans among your Gerahty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerahty lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gerahty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gerahty in 1965 was 79, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerahty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerahty 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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