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Gehrs Family History

Gehrs Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Gehr.

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


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Where is the Gehrs family from?

You can see how Gehrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Gehrs families living in Illinois. This was about 51% of all the recorded Gehrs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gehrs families in 1880.
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What did your Gehrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gehrs. 50% of Gehrs men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Gehrs women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gehrs were Pastor and Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Cashier
    17%
  • Pastor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

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

What Gehrs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gehrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrs 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Gehrs. 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 318 military records available for the last name Gehrs. For the veterans among your Gehrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gehrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gehrs in 1964 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehrs 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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