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Gerrity Family History

Gerrity Surname Meaning

Irish (Meath): variant of Geraghty.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gerrity family from?

You can see how Gerrity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerrity family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerrity families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 107 Gerrity families living in Lancashire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gerrity's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gerrity families in 1891.
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What did your Gerrity ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Haulier Above Ground and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gerrity. 100% of Gerrity men worked as a Colliery Haulier Above Ground and 92% of Gerrity 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Haulier Above Ground
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Blouse Machinist
    9%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gerrity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerrity 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gerrity. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gerrity. For the veterans among your Gerrity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerrity lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gerrity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gerrity in 1948 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerrity 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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