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Gerheim Family History

Gerheim 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: Wertheim, Nesheim, Norheim, Greim, Bernheim, Durheim, Wehrheim

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Where is the Gerheim family from?

You can see how Gerheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerheim family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Gerheim families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerheim's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Gerheim families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerheim 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 Gerheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerheim. 40% of Gerheim men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gerheim women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerheim were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Merchant
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Gerheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Gerheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerheim 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Gerheim. 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 203 military records available for the last name Gerheim. For the veterans among your Gerheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerheim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gerheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gerheim in 1964 was 69, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerheim 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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