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Ghey Family History

Ghey 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: Hey, Grey, Shey, Ghee, Hay, He, Gray, Rey, Chew, Chen

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Where is the Ghey family from?

You can see how Ghey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ghey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Ghey families living in Somerset. This was about 74% of all the recorded Ghey's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Ghey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghey 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 Ghey ancestors do for a living?

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

What Ghey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Ghey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghey 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Ghey. 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 72 military records available for the last name Ghey. For the veterans among your Ghey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghey lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Ghey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ghey in 1990 was 89, and 92 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghey 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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