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Gebbett Family History

Gebbett Surname Meaning

see Gabbott.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gebbett family from?

You can see how Gebbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebbett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Gebbett families living in Devon. This was about 32% of all the recorded Gebbett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gebbett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebbett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gebbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Foreman Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gebbett. 100% of Gebbett men worked as a Foreman Bricklayer and 100% of Gebbett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Foreman Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gebbett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gebbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebbett 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Gebbett. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gebbett. For the veterans among your Gebbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebbett lifespan?

Average Gebbett life expectancy in 1986 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebbett 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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