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Gabhart Family History

Gabhart Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Gebhardt.

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


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Where is the Gabhart family from?

You can see how Gabhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabhart family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gabhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Gabhart families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gabhart's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gabhart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabhart 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 Gabhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gabhart. 53% of Gabhart men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Gabhart women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gabhart were Farm Laborer and Attendant.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Labor
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Attendant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gabhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabhart 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Gabhart. 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 322 military records available for the last name Gabhart. For the veterans among your Gabhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabhart lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gabhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gabhart in 1951 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabhart 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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