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Gerehart Family History

Gerehart 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: Gerhart, Gernhardt, Morehart, Gerhardt, Gearhart, Bernhart, Gerhartz

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Where is the Gerehart family from?

You can see how Gerehart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerehart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerehart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gerehart family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerehart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gerehart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerehart 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 Gerehart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerehart. 100% of Gerehart men worked as a Shoe Maker.

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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

  • Shoe Maker
    100%

What Gerehart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Gerehart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerehart 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gerehart. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gerehart. For the veterans among your Gerehart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerehart lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gerehart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gerehart in 1966 was 90, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerehart 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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