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Gebs Family History

Gebs 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, Gess, Gens, Gebo, Debs, Reis, Lees, Ness, Gee, Ge

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Where is the Gebs family from?

You can see how Gebs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gebs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Gebs families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gebs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gebs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebs 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 Gebs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Medical Doctor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gebs. 100% of Gebs men worked as a Manager and 100% of Gebs women worked as a Medical Doctor.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Medical Doctor
    100%

What Gebs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Gebs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebs 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Gebs. 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 59 military records available for the last name Gebs. For the veterans among your Gebs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gebs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gebs in 1963 was 67, and 9 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gebs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebs 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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