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Geraths Family History

Geraths 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: Gerth, Gerdts, Gerads, Geralds, Geraty, Raths, Erath, Grass, Gates

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geraths surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Geraths ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Geraths. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geraths 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Geraths. 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 31 military records available for the last name Geraths. For the veterans among your Geraths ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geraths lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Geraths life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Geraths in 1964 was 80, and 88 in 2003.

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