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Gugerty Family History

Gugerty 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: Gogerty, Guerry, Hagerty, Fogerty, Huberty, Guerra, Hubert, Luger

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Where is the Gugerty family from?

You can see how Gugerty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gugerty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gugerty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gugerty families living in Warwickshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gugerty's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gugerty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gugerty 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 Gugerty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gugerty. 80% of Gugerty men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Contractor
    10%
  • Clerical
    10%

What Gugerty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Gugerty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gugerty 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gugerty. 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 154 military records available for the last name Gugerty. For the veterans among your Gugerty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gugerty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Gugerty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gugerty in 1963 was 57, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gugerty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gugerty 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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