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Geschrey Family History

Geschrey 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: Schrey, Geschke, Beachley, Schley, Eschler, Reschke, Eschen, Peachey

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geschrey 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 9 census records available for the last name Geschrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geschrey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Geschrey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Geschrey. For the veterans among your Geschrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geschrey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Geschrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Geschrey in 1970 was 74, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geschrey 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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