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Gehret Family History

Gehret Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: from a shortened form of the personal name Gerhard or possibly Gerhold.

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


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Where is the Gehret family from?

You can see how Gehret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehret family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gehret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gehret family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehret's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gehret families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehret 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 Gehret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gehret. 34% of Gehret men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gehret women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gehret were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Painter
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • House Work
    20%
  • Housework
    14%

What Gehret family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gehret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehret 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Gehret. 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 972 military records available for the last name Gehret. For the veterans among your Gehret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehret lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gehret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gehret in 1953 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehret 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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