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Geshardt Family History

Geshardt 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: Gebhardt, Gerhardt, Gernhardt, Lenhardt, Erhardt, Gebhart, Gephart

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Where is the Geshardt family from?

You can see how Geshardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geshardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Geshardt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Geshardt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Geshardt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Geshardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geshardt 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Geshardt. 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 9 military records available for the last name Geshardt. For the veterans among your Geshardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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