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Gebeau Family History

Gebeau 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: Lebeau, Gereau, Bebeau, Gibeau, Tebeau, Beau, Labeau, Reneau, Bibeau

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Where is the Gebeau family from?

You can see how Gebeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gebeau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Gebeau families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gebeau's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Gebeau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebeau 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 Gebeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gebeau. 43% of Gebeau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gebeau women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gebeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gebeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebeau 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gebeau. 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 94 military records available for the last name Gebeau. For the veterans among your Gebeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebeau lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Gebeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gebeau in 1958 was 49, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gebeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebeau 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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