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Gebhard Name Meaning

German: variant of Gebhardt .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gebhart, Gerhard, Gephart, Erhard, Gerhart, Gabhart, Gabbard

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Where is the Gebhard family from?

You can see how Gebhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebhard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gebhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Gebhard families living in Yorkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gebhard's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gebhard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebhard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gebhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Casing Manufacturer Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gebhard. 100% of Gebhard men worked as a Casing Manufacturer Assistant and 84% of Gebhard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Casing Manufacturer Assistant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Shop Assistant
    17%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Gebhard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Gebhard. For the veterans among your Gebhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebhard lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gebhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gebhard in 1942 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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