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Geberth Family History

Geberth 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: Gebert, Gobert, Lebert, Webert, Hebert, Ebert, Sebert, Gerth, Berth

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Where is the Geberth family from?

You can see how Geberth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geberth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geberth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Geberth families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Geberth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Geberth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geberth 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 Geberth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Geberth. 50% of Geberth men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Geberth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Geberth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geberth 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Geberth. 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 42 military records available for the last name Geberth. For the veterans among your Geberth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geberth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Geberth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Geberth in 1953 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geberth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geberth 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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