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Gerkhardt Family History

Gerkhardt 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: Gernhardt, Gerhardt, Gebhardt, Bernhardt, Erhardt, Gerhard, Burkhardt

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Where is the Gerkhardt family from?

You can see how Gerkhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerkhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerkhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gerkhardt families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gerkhardt's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerkhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerkhardt 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 Gerkhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerkhardt. 100% of Gerkhardt men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Gerkhardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Gerkhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerkhardt 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Gerkhardt. 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 89 military records available for the last name Gerkhardt. For the veterans among your Gerkhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerkhardt lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gerkhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gerkhardt in 1945 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerkhardt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerkhardt 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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