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Gebe Family History

Gebe 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: Gee, Gere, Gabe, Gebo, Gene, Gebel, Grebe, Gale, Dube, Gabel

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Where is the Gebe family from?

You can see how Gebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gebe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gebe families living in Louisiana. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gebe's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gebe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebe 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 Gebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gebe. 100% of Gebe men worked as a 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

  • Finisher
    100%

What Gebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Gebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebe 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Gebe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gebe. For the veterans among your Gebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gebe in 1965 was 57, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gebe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebe 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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