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Geraty Family History

Geraty Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Geraghty.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Geraty family from?

You can see how Geraty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geraty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geraty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Geraty families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Geraty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Geraty families in 1911.
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What did your Geraty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geraty. 24% of Geraty men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Geraty 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Geraty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Geraty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geraty 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 966 immigration records available for the last name Geraty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 448 military records available for the last name Geraty. For the veterans among your Geraty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geraty lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Geraty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Geraty in 1957 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geraty 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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