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Gheri Family History

Gheri 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: Ghere, Gero, Hari, Herr, Bieri, Ghezzi, Neri, Herd, Gera, Ahern

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Where is the Gheri family from?

You can see how Gheri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gheri family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Gheri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gheri family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gheri's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gheri families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gheri 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 34 census records available for the last name Gheri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gheri 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gheri. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gheri. For the veterans among your Gheri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gheri lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Gheri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gheri in 1973 was 52, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gheri 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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