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Gehner Family History

Gehner 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: Zehner, Gepner, Lehner, Gegner, Goehner, Dehner, Gerner, Gehler

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Where is the Gehner family from?

You can see how Gehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gehner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Gehner families living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehner's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Gehner families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehner 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 Gehner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gehner. 37% of Gehner men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Gehner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gehner were Farming and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Factory Worker
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Gehner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehner 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Gehner. 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 207 military records available for the last name Gehner. For the veterans among your Gehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gehner in 1964 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gehner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehner 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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