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Gahrs Family History

Gahrs 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: Gahr, Kahrs, Gehrs, Gates, Mars, Gahan, Bahri, Garr, Gohr, Gaar

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Where is the Gahrs family from?

You can see how Gahrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gahrs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gahrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gahrs families living in Louisiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gahrs's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gahrs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gahrs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Gahrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gahrs 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Gahrs. 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 Gahrs. For the veterans among your Gahrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gahrs lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Gahrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gahrs in 1969 was 86, and 91 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gahrs 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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