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Gebhardt Family History

Gebhardt Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements geb ‘gift’ + hard ‘hardy brave strong’.

A Christian saint of this name was bishop of Constance around the end of the 10th century.

His popularity may have had an influence on the continued use of the personal name into the Middle Ages and beyond.

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


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You can see how Gebhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebhardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gebhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 31 Gebhardt families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gebhardt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gebhardt families in 1891.
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What did your Gebhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gebhardt. 100% of Gebhardt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Gebhardt. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Gebhardt. For the veterans among your Gebhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebhardt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gebhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gebhardt in 1953 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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