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Gebr Family History

Gebr 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: Gehr, Geer, Gear, Gebo, Bear, Beer, Dear, Geary, Gee, Ge

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Where is the Gebr family from?

You can see how Gebr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gebr family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gebr's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Gebr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebr 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 28 census records available for the last name Gebr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebr 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Gebr. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gebr. For the veterans among your Gebr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebr lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Gebr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gebr in 1978 was 61, and 60 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebr 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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