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Gephart Family History

Gephart Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gebhardt. The surname Gephart is very rare in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gephart family from?

You can see how Gephart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gephart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gephart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gephart family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gephart's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gephart families in 1891.
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What did your Gephart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gephart. 23% of Gephart men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Gephart women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gephart were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housework
    7%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Gephart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gephart 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Gephart. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gephart. For the veterans among your Gephart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gephart lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gephart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gephart in 1948 was 32, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gephart 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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