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Gehrhart Family History

Gehrhart 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: Gearhart, Ehrhart, Gerhart, Ehrhardt, Gerhardt, Gearheart, Gerhartz

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Where is the Gehrhart family from?

You can see how Gehrhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrhart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gehrhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Gehrhart families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehrhart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gehrhart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehrhart 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 196 census records available for the last name Gehrhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrhart 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gehrhart. 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 Gehrhart. For the veterans among your Gehrhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrhart lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehrhart 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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