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Gahr Family History

Gahr Surname Meaning

North German (Gähr): from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with the element gār gēr ‘spear’.

South German: variant of Gaar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gahr family from?

You can see how Gahr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahr family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gahr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Gahr family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gahr's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gahr families in 1841.
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What did your Gahr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gahr. 22% of Gahr men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Gahr women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gahr were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gahr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahr 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Gahr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gahr. For the veterans among your Gahr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahr lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gahr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gahr in 1951 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gahr 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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