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Gerhold Family History

Gerhold Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of Old High German gēr gār ‘spear’ + wald ‘rule’.

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


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Where is the Gerhold family from?

You can see how Gerhold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerhold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerhold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Gerhold families living in Ohio. This was about 20% of all the recorded Gerhold's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gerhold families in 1880.
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What did your Gerhold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerhold. 22% of Gerhold men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Gerhold women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerhold were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%

What Gerhold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gerhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerhold 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Gerhold. 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 992 military records available for the last name Gerhold. For the veterans among your Gerhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerhold lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gerhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gerhold in 1959 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerhold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerhold 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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