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Gehrer Family History

Gehrer 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: Wehrer, Kehrer, Lehrer, Gehler, Gehret, Rehrer, Mehrer, Gehres

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Where is the Gehrer family from?

You can see how Gehrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gehrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gehrer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehrer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gehrer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehrer 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 Gehrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gehrer. 30% of Gehrer men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    30%
  • Plasterer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Gehrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Gehrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrer 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Gehrer. 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 282 military records available for the last name Gehrer. For the veterans among your Gehrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gehrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gehrer in 1963 was 65, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gehrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehrer 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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