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Ghera Family History

Ghera 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: Gera, Shera, Ghere, Guerra, Gero, Herr, Bera, Sera, Riera, Gura

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Where is the Ghera family from?

You can see how Ghera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ghera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ghera families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ghera's in USA. California had the highest population of Ghera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ghera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ghera. 100% of Ghera men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ghera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Ghera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghera 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Ghera. 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 51 military records available for the last name Ghera. For the veterans among your Ghera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghera lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ghera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ghera in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghera 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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