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Gerhart Family History

Gerhart Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gerhardt.

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


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Where is the Gerhart family from?

You can see how Gerhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerhart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 80 Gerhart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Gerhart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gerhart families in 1840.
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What did your Gerhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerhart. 15% of Gerhart men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Gerhart women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerhart were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    15%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    10%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%

What Gerhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Gerhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerhart 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gerhart. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Gerhart. For the veterans among your Gerhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerhart lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gerhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gerhart in 1949 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerhart 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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