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Gehren Family History

Gehren 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: Gerren, Zehren, Gehret, Gehlen, Ehren, Geren, Gehres, Herren, Gren

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Where is the Gehren family from?

You can see how Gehren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gehren families living in Texas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gehren's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gehren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehren 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 241 census records available for the last name Gehren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehren 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Gehren. 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 179 military records available for the last name Gehren. For the veterans among your Gehren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehren lifespan?

Average Gehren life expectancy in 1993 was 102 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehren 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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