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Gegar Family History

Gegar 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: Gemar, Segar, Gear, Zegar, Bear, Dear, Geary, Pear, Ungar, Beger

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Where is the Gegar family from?

You can see how Gegar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gegar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gegar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Gegar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gegar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gegar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gegar 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 139 census records available for the last name Gegar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gegar 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gegar. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gegar. For the veterans among your Gegar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gegar lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Gegar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gegar in 1993 was 95, and 39 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gegar 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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