This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gethard family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gethard Family History

Gethard 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: Gothard, Bethard, Gebhard, Gerhard, Gebhardt, Gerard, Bechard

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gethard family from?

You can see how Gethard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gethard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gethard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Gethard families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gethard's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gethard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gethard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gethard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gethard. 50% of Gethard men worked as an Upholsterer.

View Census Data for Gethard | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Upholsterer
    50%
  • Bell Boy
    50%

What Gethard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Gethard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gethard census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gethard

Passenger Lists

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Gethard. 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.

View all Gethard immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Gethard. For the veterans among your Gethard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gethard military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gethard family history

Discover More

What is the average Gethard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gethard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gethard in 1968 was 72, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gethard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gethard 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gethard family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial