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Gernhardt Name Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gernhard which is either a variant of Gerhardt or may be formed with the first element that is related to Middle High German gern ‘to desire’.

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


Similar surnames: Gerhardt, Gebhardt, Gernert, Leonhardt, Bernhardt, Meinhardt

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Where is the Gernhardt family from?

You can see how Gernhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernhardt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gernhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Gernhardt families living in Maryland. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gernhardt's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Gernhardt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gernhardt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gernhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gernhardt. 20% of Gernhardt men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Gernhardt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gernhardt were Paper Hanger and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Paper Hanger
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gernhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernhardt 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Gernhardt. 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 481 military records available for the last name Gernhardt. For the veterans among your Gernhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernhardt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gernhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gernhardt in 1962 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

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