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Gehrin Family History

Gehrin 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: Gehring, Geurin, Gearin, Gehrig, Gehris, Fehring, Merin, Geurink

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Where is the Gehrin family from?

You can see how Gehrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gehrin families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gehrin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gehrin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehrin 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 93 census records available for the last name Gehrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gehrin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gehrin. For the veterans among your Gehrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gehrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gehrin in 1972 was 72, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehrin 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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