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Garhart Family History

Garhart Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Gerhardt.

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


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Where is the Garhart family from?

You can see how Garhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Garhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Garhart families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Garhart's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Garhart families in 1891.
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What did your Garhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garhart. 28% of Garhart men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Garhart women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garhart were Machinist and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Domestic
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garhart 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Garhart. 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 291 military records available for the last name Garhart. For the veterans among your Garhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garhart lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Garhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Garhart in 1954 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garhart 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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