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Gher Family History

Gher 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: Geer, Her, Gier, Sher, Uher, Gaer, Ghee, Ghere, He, Beer

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Where is the Gher family from?

You can see how Gher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gher families living in Westmorland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gher's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Gher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gher 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 Gher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gher. 67% of Gher men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Gher women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Engineer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gher 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Gher. 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 563 military records available for the last name Gher. For the veterans among your Gher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gher in 1964 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gher 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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