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Gebhart Family History

Gebhart Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gebhardt.

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


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Where is the Gebhart family from?

You can see how Gebhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gebhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gebhart families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gebhart's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gebhart families in 1891.
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What did your Gebhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gebhart. 16% of Gebhart men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Gebhart women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gebhart were Machinist and Clerk.

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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
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Gebhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebhart 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gebhart. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Gebhart. For the veterans among your Gebhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebhart lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gebhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gebhart in 1951 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

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