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Gebru Family History

Gebru Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Gebru meaning ‘his servant’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gebru family from?

You can see how Gebru families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebru family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gebru family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gebru's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gebru families in 1880.
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What did your Gebru ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gebru. 100% of Gebru men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Gebru family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Gebru. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebru 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 Gebru. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gebru. For the veterans among your Gebru ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebru lifespan?

Average Gebru life expectancy in 1997 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebru 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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