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Gehrkin Family History

Gehrkin 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: Gerkin, Gervin, Gehring, Gerken, Geurin, Gerwin, Perkin, Gurkin

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Where is the Gehrkin family from?

You can see how Gehrkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gehrkin family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gehrkin's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gehrkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehrkin 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 64 census records available for the last name Gehrkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrkin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gehrkin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gehrkin. For the veterans among your Gehrkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Gehrkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gehrkin in 1965 was 57, and 73 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gehrkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehrkin 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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