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Genhart Family History

Genhart 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: Denhart, Lenhart, Benhart, Gebhart, Gephart, Gerhart, Gebhardt

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Where is the Genhart family from?

You can see how Genhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genhart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Genhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Genhart family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Genhart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Genhart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Genhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genhart 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Genhart. 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 14 military records available for the last name Genhart. For the veterans among your Genhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genhart lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Genhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Genhart in 1971 was 71, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genhart 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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