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Garhardt Family History

Garhardt 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: Gerhardt, Garhart, Ehrhardt, Gebhardt, Gernhardt, Manhardt, Garrard

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Where is the Garhardt family from?

You can see how Garhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Garhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Garhardt families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Garhardt's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Garhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garhardt. 34% of Garhardt 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
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Garhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garhardt 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Garhardt. 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 37 military records available for the last name Garhardt. For the veterans among your Garhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garhardt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Garhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Garhardt in 1969 was 82, and 92 in 2001.

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