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Gilhart Family History

Gilhart 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: Gilbert, Gillard, Wishart, Kiphart, Gelhar, Hilgart, Gilham, Linhart

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Where is the Gilhart family from?

You can see how Gilhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilhart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gilhart family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilhart's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gilhart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilhart. 55% of Gilhart men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gilhart women worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Gilhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilhart 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gilhart. 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 85 military records available for the last name Gilhart. For the veterans among your Gilhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilhart lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Gilhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gilhart in 1967 was 61, and 82 in 2001.

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