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Gebig Family History

Gebig 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: Gerbig, Gerig, Feig, Geng, Liebig, Teig, Selig, Gobin, Fiebig, Genin

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Where is the Gebig family from?

You can see how Gebig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gebig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gebig family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gebig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gebig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebig 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 Gebig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Gebig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Gebig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebig 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Gebig. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gebig. For the veterans among your Gebig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebig lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gebig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gebig in 1971 was 81, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gebig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebig 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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