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Geraie Family History

Geraie 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: Gerrie, Gerace, Germain, Grave, Geddie, Erie, Grace, Geraci, Gera

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Where is the Geraie family from?

You can see how Geraie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geraie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Geraie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Geraie family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geraie's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Geraie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Geraie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geraie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Geraie. 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 Geraie. For the veterans among your Geraie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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