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Gehrman Family History

Gehrman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gehrmann.

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


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Where is the Gehrman family from?

You can see how Gehrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gehrman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Gehrman families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Gehrman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gehrman families in 1880.
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What did your Gehrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gehrman. 14% of Gehrman men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Gehrman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gehrman were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gehrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrman 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Gehrman. 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 596 military records available for the last name Gehrman. For the veterans among your Gehrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gehrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gehrman in 1947 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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