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Gahir Family History

Gahir Surname Meaning

Sikh unexplained.

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


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You can see how Gahir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gahir family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gahir's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gahir families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Gahir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahir 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gahir. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gahir. For the veterans among your Gahir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahir lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Gahir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gahir in 1975 was 74, and 84 in 2000.

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