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Gayhart Family History

Gayhart Surname Meaning

Variant of Gayheart a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Gayhart family from?

You can see how Gayhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gayhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gayhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gayhart family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gayhart's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gayhart families in 1891.
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What did your Gayhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gayhart. 22% of Gayhart men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Gayhart women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gayhart were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Housework
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gayhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gayhart 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Gayhart. 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 840 military records available for the last name Gayhart. For the veterans among your Gayhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gayhart lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gayhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gayhart in 1950 was 34, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gayhart 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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