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Gergahty Family History

Gergahty 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, Gergely, Leighty, Germany, Gerardy, Gerhartz

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Where is the Gergahty family from?

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

There are 11 census records available for the last name Gergahty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gergahty 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 Gergahty. 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 Gergahty. For the veterans among your Gergahty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gergahty lifespan?

Average Gergahty life expectancy in 1969 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gergahty 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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