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Geroghty Family History

Geroghty 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, Gergely, Leighty, Geraty, Geoghan, Seright, Gerrity, Gerety

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Where is the Geroghty family from?

You can see how Geroghty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geroghty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Geroghty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Geroghty families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Geroghty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Geroghty families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Geroghty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geroghty 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Geroghty. 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 16 military records available for the last name Geroghty. For the veterans among your Geroghty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geroghty lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geroghty 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geroghty

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