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Gehron Family History

Gehron 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: Geron, Heron, Gero, Perron, Ferron, Peron, Efron, Gehr, Gerou, Herron

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Where is the Gehron family from?

You can see how Gehron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gehron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gehron families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehron's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gehron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehron 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 Gehron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gehron. 39% of Gehron men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gehron women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    39%
  • Carpenter
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Engineer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Gehron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Gehron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehron 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Gehron. 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 192 military records available for the last name Gehron. For the veterans among your Gehron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehron lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gehron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gehron in 1965 was 88, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gehron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehron 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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