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Gehri Family History

Gehri Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Gehr.

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


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Where is the Gehri family from?

You can see how Gehri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Gehri families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gehri's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gehri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gehri 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 Gehri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gehri. 100% of Gehri men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Gehri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Gehri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehri 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Gehri. 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 259 military records available for the last name Gehri. For the veterans among your Gehri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehri lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gehri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gehri in 1960 was 32, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gehri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehri 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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