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Gerhan Family History

Gerhan 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: German, Germain, Gorman, Verran, Derham, Gahan, Berman, Yerian

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Where is the Gerhan family from?

You can see how Gerhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerhan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gerhan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Gerhan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerhan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gerhan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerhan 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 Gerhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerhan. 60% of Gerhan men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Gerhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Gerhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerhan 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gerhan. 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 74 military records available for the last name Gerhan. For the veterans among your Gerhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerhan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gerhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gerhan in 1963 was 73, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerhan 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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