This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gearghty family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gearghty Family History

Gearghty 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: Geraghty, Gearty, Geary, Garrity, Gergely, Leighty, Hearty, Garity

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gearghty family from?

You can see how Gearghty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gearghty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gearghty families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Gearghty families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gearghty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gearghty families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gearghty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gearghty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Gearghty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gearghty census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gearghty

Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Gearghty. 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.

View all Gearghty immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Gearghty. For the veterans among your Gearghty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gearghty military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gearghty family history

Discover More

What is the average Gearghty lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Gearghty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gearghty in 1986 was 57, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gearghty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gearghty 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gearghty family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial