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Gerady Family History

Gerady 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: Grady, Gerads, Gerardy, Geraty, Gray, Geary, Grad, Grado, Garay

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Where is the Gerady family from?

You can see how Gerady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerady family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gerady families living in Kansas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gerady's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Gerady families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerady 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 73 census records available for the last name Gerady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerady 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gerady. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gerady. For the veterans among your Gerady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerady lifespan?

Average Gerady life expectancy in 1998 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerady 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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