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Gebbia Family History

Gebbia Name Meaning

Italian (southern): topographic name from Sicilian gebbia ‘irrigation cistern’ (from Arabic jābiyah ‘pool basin’) or a habitational name from any of various places called with this word.

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


Similar surnames: Gerbino, Genova, Elia, Gaia, Gallia, Femia, Gervin, Verba, Gebbie

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Where is the Gebbia family from?

You can see how Gebbia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebbia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gebbia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Gebbia families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gebbia's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gebbia families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebbia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gebbia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gebbia. 20% of Gebbia men worked as a Laborer and 54% of Gebbia women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gebbia were Miner and Finisher. .

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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
    20%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    54%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Finisher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gebbia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebbia 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Gebbia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 453 military records available for the last name Gebbia. For the veterans among your Gebbia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebbia lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gebbia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gebbia in 1958 was 41, and 84 in 2004.

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