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Gery Family History

Gery Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Gehry itself probably a variant of Gehrig. The surname Gehry is very rare in Germany.

French (southern; Géry): variant of Gille. French (Géry): from the ancient Germanic personal name Gaugeric which was borne by a 6th-century Christian saint bishop of Cambrai.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gery family from?

You can see how Gery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Gery families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gery families in 1891.
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What did your Gery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gery. 89% of Gery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Hospital Almoner
    12%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gery. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gery. For the veterans among your Gery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gery lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gery in 1955 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gery 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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