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Gahry Family History

Gahry 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: Gahr, Gary, Garry, Gay, Geary, Gahan, Gandy, Bahri, Garr, Barry

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Where is the Gahry family from?

You can see how Gahry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gahry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gahry families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gahry's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gahry families in 1880.
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What did your Gahry ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gahry ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Gahry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahry 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gahry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Gahry. For the veterans among your Gahry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahry lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Gahry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gahry in 1972 was 84, and 71 in 1996.

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