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Gearhiser Family History

Gearhiser 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: Garnier, Gaiser, Geiser, Greiser, Pariser, Gardiner, Kaiser, Garner

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Where is the Gearhiser family from?

You can see how Gearhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gearhiser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gearhiser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Gearhiser families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gearhiser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gearhiser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gearhiser 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 Gearhiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gearhiser. 67% of Gearhiser men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Gearhiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Gearhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gearhiser 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gearhiser. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gearhiser. For the veterans among your Gearhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gearhiser lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Gearhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gearhiser in 1943 was 40, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gearhiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gearhiser 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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