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Gerhard Family History

Gerhard Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gerhardt.

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


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Where is the Gerhard family from?

You can see how Gerhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerhard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Gerhard families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gerhard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerhard families in 1891.
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What did your Gerhard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerhard. 89% of Gerhard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

What Gerhard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Gerhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerhard 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Gerhard. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Gerhard. For the veterans among your Gerhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerhard lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gerhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gerhard in 1947 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerhard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerhard 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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