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Gilhardt Family History

Gilhardt 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: Gillard, Gebhardt, Gilardi, Gerhardt, Gilyard, Linhardt, Richardt

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Where is the Gilhardt family from?

You can see how Gilhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gilhardt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilhardt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gilhardt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Gilhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilhardt 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gilhardt. 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 62 military records available for the last name Gilhardt. For the veterans among your Gilhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilhardt lifespan?

Between 1998 and 1999, in the United States, Gilhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gilhardt in 1998 was 74, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilhardt 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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