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Gahringer Family History

Gahringer 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: Gehringer, Garinger, Fahringer, Garringer, Behringer, Auringer

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Where is the Gahringer family from?

You can see how Gahringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahringer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gahringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Gahringer families living in Michigan. This was about 73% of all the recorded Gahringer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gahringer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gahringer 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 Gahringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerksales was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gahringer. 100% of Gahringer women worked as a Clerksales.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerksales
    100%

What Gahringer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Gahringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahringer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gahringer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gahringer. For the veterans among your Gahringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahringer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gahringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gahringer in 1965 was 93, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gahringer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gahringer 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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