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Gehnert Family History

Gehnert 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: Gernert, Ehnert, Dehnert, Sehnert, Lehnert, Mehnert, Gehlert, Zehner

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Where is the Gehnert family from?

You can see how Gehnert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehnert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gehnert family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehnert's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Gehnert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehnert 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 73 census records available for the last name Gehnert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehnert 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gehnert. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gehnert. For the veterans among your Gehnert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehnert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Gehnert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gehnert in 1965 was 64, and 80 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehnert 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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