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Gerhar Family History

Gerhar 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: Merhar, Gelhar, Gerhard, Gerhart, German, Derham, Gera, Germer

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Where is the Gerhar family from?

You can see how Gerhar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerhar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerhar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gerhar families living in Missouri. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gerhar's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gerhar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerhar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Gerhar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerhar 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gerhar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gerhar. For the veterans among your Gerhar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerhar lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Gerhar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gerhar in 1989 was 32, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerhar 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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