This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gebis family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gebis Family History

Gebis 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: Geis, Genis, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Meis, Geist, Regis, Rubis, Debes

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gebis family from?

You can see how Gebis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gebis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gebis family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gebis's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gebis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gebis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Gebis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gebis

Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Gebis. 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.

View all Gebis immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Gebis. For the veterans among your Gebis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gebis military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gebis family history

Discover More

What is the average Gebis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Gebis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gebis in 1963 was 65, and 94 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gebis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebis 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gebis family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial