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Gyrath Family History

Gyrath 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: Rath, Garth, Gratz, Porath, Barath, Gath, Garate, Grate, Horath

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Where is the Gyrath family from?

You can see how Gyrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyrath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gyrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gyrath families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gyrath's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gyrath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyrath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gyrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gyrath. 60% of Gyrath women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Gyrath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Gyrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyrath 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gyrath. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gyrath. For the veterans among your Gyrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyrath lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Gyrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gyrath in 1967 was 77, and 83 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gyrath 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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