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Gayheart Family History

Gayheart Surname Meaning

Altered form of Gearheart a surname of German origin (see Gerhardt).

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


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Where is the Gayheart family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gayheart. 32% of Gayheart men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gayheart women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    32%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Gayheart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gayheart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gayheart 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Gayheart. 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 399 military records available for the last name Gayheart. For the veterans among your Gayheart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gayheart lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gayheart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gayheart in 1957 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gayheart 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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