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Gehorsam Family History

Gehorsam 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: Ehrsam, Gorham, Georgas, Gehrs, Gehrman, George, German, Horvat

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Where is the Gehorsam family from?

You can see how Gehorsam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehorsam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gehorsam family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehorsam's in USA. California had the highest population of Gehorsam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehorsam 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 39 census records available for the last name Gehorsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehorsam 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gehorsam. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gehorsam. For the veterans among your Gehorsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehorsam lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Gehorsam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gehorsam in 1959 was 30, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehorsam 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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