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Gehart Family History

Gehart 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: Ehart, Gebhart, Gephart, Gehrt, Gerhart, Hart, Geary, Ewart, Peart

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Where is the Gehart family from?

You can see how Gehart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Gehart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gehart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gehart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehart 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 Gehart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gehart. 42% of Gehart men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Gehart women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gehart were Student and Housekeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Student
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Gehart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Gehart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehart 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gehart. 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 119 military records available for the last name Gehart. For the veterans among your Gehart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehart lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Gehart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gehart in 1968 was 64, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehart 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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