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Geresy Family History

Geresy 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: Gerety, Gress, Peres, Teresi, Gery, Gere, Genest, Gerst, Gares, Beres

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Where is the Geresy family from?

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

What did your Geresy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geresy. 100% of Geresy men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Geresy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geresy 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Geresy. 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 19 military records available for the last name Geresy. For the veterans among your Geresy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geresy lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Geresy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Geresy in 1960 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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