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Gegare Family History

Gegare 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: Legare, Geary, Cesare, Legard, Segale, Gerard, Gemar, Legore, Legate

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Where is the Gegare family from?

You can see how Gegare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gegare family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Gegare families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Gegare families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Gegare's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gegare families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gegare 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 Gegare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gegare. 100% of Gegare men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gegare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Gegare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gegare 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gegare. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gegare. For the veterans among your Gegare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gegare lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gegare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gegare in 1964 was 56, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gegare

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gegare 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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