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Gaphardt Family History

Gaphardt 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: Gebhardt, Manhardt, Gerhardt, Gephart, Gabhart, Garhart, Gayhart

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Where is the Gaphardt family from?

You can see how Gaphardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaphardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gaphardt family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gaphardt's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Gaphardt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaphardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaphardt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gaphardt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Gaphardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaphardt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gaphardt. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gaphardt. For the veterans among your Gaphardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaphardt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gaphardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gaphardt in 1966 was 46, and 89 in 2004.

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