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Gelhardt Family History

Gelhardt 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: Gebhardt, Gerhardt, Gernhardt, Engelhardt, Elhard, Gelhar, Gelbard

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Where is the Gelhardt family from?

You can see how Gelhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gelhardt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelhardt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gelhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelhardt 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 Gelhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gelhardt. 100% of Gelhardt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Gelhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelhardt 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Gelhardt. 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 168 military records available for the last name Gelhardt. For the veterans among your Gelhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelhardt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Gelhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Gelhardt in 1971 was 87, and 81 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelhardt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelhardt 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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