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Gerhardts Family History

Gerhardts 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: Gerhardt, Gebhardt, Gernhardt, Gerhartz, Erhardt, Gerhard, Gerhart

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Where is the Gerhardts family from?

You can see how Gerhardts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerhardts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerhardts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gerhardts families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerhardts's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerhardts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerhardts 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 52 census records available for the last name Gerhardts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerhardts 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Gerhardts. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gerhardts. For the veterans among your Gerhardts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerhardts lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1976, in the United States, Gerhardts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gerhardts in 1975 was 73, and 75 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerhardts 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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