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Gehrhardt Family History

Gehrhardt 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: Ehrhardt, Gerhardt, Gebhardt, Gernhardt, Gearhart, Lehnhardt, Ehrhard

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Where is the Gehrhardt family from?

You can see how Gehrhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehrhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Gehrhardt families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gehrhardt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gehrhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehrhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gehrhardt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Printer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Gehrhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrhardt 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Gehrhardt. 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 212 military records available for the last name Gehrhardt. For the veterans among your Gehrhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrhardt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gehrhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gehrhardt in 1968 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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