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Gebey Family History

Gebey 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: Gebel, Ebey, Gabel, Geary, Gee, Gaber, Eber, Goewey, Leben, Nebel

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Where is the Gebey family from?

You can see how Gebey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Gebey families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Gebey family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gebey's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Gebey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Gebey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gebey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gebey. For the veterans among your Gebey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Gebey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gebey in 1969 was 48, and 78 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebey 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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