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Gherity Family History

Gherity 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: Gerity, Verity, Charity, Garrity, Herrity, Garity, Geraty, Gerrity

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Where is the Gherity family from?

You can see how Gherity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gherity family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gherity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Gherity families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Gherity's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gherity families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Gherity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gherity 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gherity. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gherity. For the veterans among your Gherity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gherity lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Gherity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gherity in 1966 was 85, and 69 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gherity 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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