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Gehrdes Family History

Gehrdes 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: Gerdes, Gehres, Geerdes, Geddes, Gehret, Gerde, Georges, Gerdts

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Where is the Gehrdes family from?

You can see how Gehrdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrdes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehrdes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gehrdes families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gehrdes's in USA. California had the highest population of Gehrdes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Gehrdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrdes 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gehrdes. 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 107 military records available for the last name Gehrdes. For the veterans among your Gehrdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrdes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Gehrdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gehrdes in 1967 was 70, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehrdes 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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