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Gerholt Family History

Gerholt 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: Gerhold, Overholt, Gerold, Gerlt, Aderholt, Gerhart, Gehl, Gero, Holt

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Where is the Gerholt family from?

You can see how Gerholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerholt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gerholt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gerholt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gerholt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerholt 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 Gerholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerholt. 100% of Gerholt men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Gerholt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Gerholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerholt 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gerholt. 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 104 military records available for the last name Gerholt. For the veterans among your Gerholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerholt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gerholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gerholt in 1964 was 70, and 2 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerholt 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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