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Gherra Family History

Gherra 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: Guerra, Serra, Herre, Herr, Gera, Sherry, Terra, Cherry, Herran

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Where is the Gherra family from?

You can see how Gherra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gherra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gherra families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gherra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gherra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gherra 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 32 census records available for the last name Gherra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gherra 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gherra. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gherra. For the veterans among your Gherra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gherra lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Gherra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gherra in 1970 was 85, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gherra 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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