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Gehris Family History

Gehris Name Meaning

German: either from a variant of Gehries which is pronounced in three syllables an Eastphalian variant of Gehring or a variant of Gehres .

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


Similar surnames: Gehrig, Gehres, Gerig, Garis, Kehres, Gehrs, Gentis, Gerrish, Rehrig

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Where is the Gehris family from?

You can see how Gehris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehris family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gehris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 7 Gehris families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehris's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gehris families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gehris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gehris. 28% of Gehris men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Gehris women worked as a Seamer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gehris were Salesman and Knitter. .

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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
    28%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Knitter
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gehris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehris 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Gehris. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 461 military records available for the last name Gehris. For the veterans among your Gehris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehris lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gehris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gehris in 1957 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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