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Gephert Family History

Gephert 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: Geppert, Gephart, Gellert, Dechert, Geisert, Gepner, Goshert, Gernert

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Where is the Gephert family from?

You can see how Gephert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gephert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gephert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gephert families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gephert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gephert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gephert 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 122 census records available for the last name Gephert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gephert 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gephert. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gephert. For the veterans among your Gephert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gephert lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gephert 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gephert

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