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Gernhart Family History

Gernhart 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, Bernhart, Gerhart, Bernhard, Denhart, Gernert, Gerhardt

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Where is the Gernhart family from?

You can see how Gernhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernhart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gernhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gernhart family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernhart's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gernhart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernhart 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 Gernhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gernhart. 40% of Gernhart men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gernhart 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Gernhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Gernhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernhart 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Gernhart. 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 214 military records available for the last name Gernhart. For the veterans among your Gernhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernhart lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gernhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gernhart in 1958 was 54, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gernhart

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernhart 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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