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Gebsen Family History

Gebsen 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: Gebben, Ebsen, Geisen, Eisen, Elsen, Leben, Gansen, Geffen, Jessen

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Where is the Gebsen family from?

You can see how Gebsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gebsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Gebsen family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gebsen's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gebsen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Gebsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebsen 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gebsen. 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 60 military records available for the last name Gebsen. For the veterans among your Gebsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebsen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Gebsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gebsen in 1966 was 69, and 56 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebsen 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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