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Ghear Family History

Ghear 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: Shear, Gear, Grear, Bear, Hearn, Haar, Dear, Geary, Pear, Lear

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Where is the Ghear family from?

You can see how Ghear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghear family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ghear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Ghear families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghear's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ghear families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Ghear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghear 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ghear. 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 48 military records available for the last name Ghear. For the veterans among your Ghear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghear lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Ghear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ghear in 1962 was 83, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghear 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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