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Ghay Family History

Ghay Name 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: Hay, Gray, Gay, Chay, Guay, Ghan, Shay, Han, May, Ham

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Where is the Ghay family from?

You can see how Ghay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ghay family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ghay's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Ghay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ghay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, L C C Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ghay. 100% of Ghay women worked as a L C C Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • L C C Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Ghay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghay 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ghay. 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 34 military records available for the last name Ghay. For the veterans among your Ghay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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