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Gehn Family History

Gehn 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: Gehl, Dehn, Fehn, Genn, Gehm, Gean, Gehr, Rehn, Behn, Lehn

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Where is the Gehn family from?

You can see how Gehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Gehn families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gehn's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Gehn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gehn. 100% of Gehn 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Gehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehn 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Gehn. 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 172 military records available for the last name Gehn. For the veterans among your Gehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gehn in 1966 was 79, and 32 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gehn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehn 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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