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Gibhardt Family History

Gibhardt 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, Gibbard, Gerhardt, Gebhart, Gabhart, Gebhard, Libhart

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Where is the Gibhardt family from?

You can see how Gibhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibhardt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gibhardt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gibhardt families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gibhardt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gibhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibhardt 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 Gibhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gibhardt. 50% of Gibhardt men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Gibhardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Gibhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibhardt 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Gibhardt. 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 121 military records available for the last name Gibhardt. For the veterans among your Gibhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibhardt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gibhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gibhardt in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibhardt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibhardt 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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