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Gehres Family History

Gehres Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gehring. Compare Gehris and Garis.

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


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Where is the Gehres family from?

You can see how Gehres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehres family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gehres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gehres families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehres's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gehres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehres 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 Gehres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gehres. 34% of Gehres men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Gehres women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gehres were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

What Gehres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gehres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehres 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Gehres. 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 713 military records available for the last name Gehres. For the veterans among your Gehres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehres lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gehres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gehres in 1945 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehres 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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