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Gharis Family History

Gharis 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: Garis, Pharis, Paris, Harris, Baris, Hari, Maris, Gareis, Gabris

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Where is the Gharis family from?

You can see how Gharis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gharis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gharis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gharis families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gharis's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gharis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gharis 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 Gharis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gharis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gharis. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gharis. For the veterans among your Gharis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gharis lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Gharis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gharis in 1983 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gharis 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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