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Gelhart Family History

Gelhart 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: Gelhar, Gebhart, Gephart, Gerhart, Gebhardt, Gellert, De Hart

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Where is the Gelhart family from?

You can see how Gelhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelhart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gelhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Gelhart families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gelhart's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gelhart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelhart 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 Gelhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelhart. 43% of Gelhart men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Gelhart women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Gelhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Gelhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelhart 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Gelhart. 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 89 military records available for the last name Gelhart. For the veterans among your Gelhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelhart lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gelhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gelhart in 1962 was 58, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelhart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelhart 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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