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Gehann Family History

Gehann Surname 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: Ehmann, Gahan, Lehmann, Rehmann, Hann, Genn, Gann, Gean, Gnann, Behan

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Where is the Gehann family from?

You can see how Gehann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gehann families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehann's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gehann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Gehann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehann 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gehann. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gehann. For the veterans among your Gehann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehann lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Gehann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gehann in 1984 was 68, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehann 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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