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Gereighty Family History

Gereighty 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, Leighty, Streight, Seright, Gerrity, Gerety, Gerity

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Where is the Gereighty family from?

You can see how Gereighty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gereighty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gereighty family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gereighty's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gereighty families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Gereighty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gereighty 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gereighty. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gereighty. For the veterans among your Gereighty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gereighty lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gereighty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gereighty in 1971 was 62, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gereighty 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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