Gierhart Family History

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Gierhart Name Meaning

North German: variant of Gerhardt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gerhart, Everhart, Gearhart, Gerhard, Garhart, Erhart, Gephart

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Gierhart Family Origin

Where is the Gierhart family from?

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    You can see how Gierhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gierhart families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Gierhart families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gierhart's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gierhart families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Gierhart Family Occupations

    What did your Gierhart ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Gierhart occupation in the USA was Farmer. 73% of Gierhart's were Farmers. Farmer, Farm Laborer and Blacksmith were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Gierhart. A less common occupation for the Gierhart family was Clerk In Store.

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    • Farmer

      73%

    • Farm Laborer

      9%

    • Blacksmith

      5%

    • Clerk In Store

      5%

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

    Gierhart Historical Records

    What Gierhart family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gierhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierhart census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gierhart. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gierhart. For the veterans among your Gierhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Gierhart Life Expectancy

    What is the average Gierhart lifespan?

    Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gierhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gierhart in 1957 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gierhart

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierhart ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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