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Gharky Family History

Gharky 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: Geary, Harty, Hardy, Harry, Garay, Harke, Hark, Sharkey, Shark, Gary

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Where is the Gharky family from?

You can see how Gharky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gharky family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gharky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Gharky family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gharky's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Gharky families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gharky 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 142 census records available for the last name Gharky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gharky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gharky. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gharky. For the veterans among your Gharky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gharky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gharky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gharky in 1964 was 80, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gharky 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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