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Gebbs Family History

Gebbs Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ebbs, Gibbs, Tebbs, Webb, Debes, Tebbe, Debus, Geis, Hebb, Bebb

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Where is the Gebbs family from?

You can see how Gebbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gebbs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gebbs families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gebbs's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gebbs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebbs 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 Gebbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gebbs. 100% of Gebbs men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 77% of Gebbs 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

  • Horseman On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    8%

What Gebbs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gebbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebbs 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Gebbs. 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 141 military records available for the last name Gebbs. For the veterans among your Gebbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebbs lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Gebbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gebbs in 1953 was 39, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebbs 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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