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Gerrey Family History

Gerrey Surname Meaning

see Geary.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gerrey family from?

You can see how Gerrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gerrey families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gerrey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gerrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerrey 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 Gerrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerrey. 100% of Gerrey 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrey 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Gerrey. 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 96 military records available for the last name Gerrey. For the veterans among your Gerrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Gerrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gerrey in 1965 was 62, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrey 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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