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Gehlert Family History

Gehlert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gehler.

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


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Where is the Gehlert family from?

You can see how Gehlert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehlert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehlert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gehlert family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gehlert's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gehlert families in 1911.
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What did your Gehlert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gehlert. 100% of Gehlert 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gehlert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gehlert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehlert 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Gehlert. 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 781 military records available for the last name Gehlert. For the veterans among your Gehlert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehlert lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Gehlert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gehlert in 1946 was 38, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehlert 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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