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Gehrt Family History

Gehrt Surname Meaning

German: shortened form of Gerhardt.

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


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Where is the Gehrt family from?

You can see how Gehrt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gehrt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gehrt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 36 Gehrt families living in Illinois. This was about 72% of all the recorded Gehrt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gehrt families in 1880.
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What did your Gehrt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gehrt. 45% of Gehrt men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gehrt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gehrt were Carpenter and House Work.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

What Gehrt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gehrt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gehrt 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Gehrt. 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 535 military records available for the last name Gehrt. For the veterans among your Gehrt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gehrt lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gehrt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gehrt in 1950 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gehrt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gehrt 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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