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Goraghty Family History

Goraghty 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: Geraghty, Golightly, Doughty, Geraty, Donaghy, Donaghey, Grasty

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Where is the Goraghty family from?

You can see how Goraghty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goraghty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Goraghty families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Goraghty families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goraghty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Goraghty families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Goraghty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goraghty 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Goraghty. 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 4 military records available for the last name Goraghty. For the veterans among your Goraghty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goraghty lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goraghty 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Goraghty

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