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Gebser Family History

Gebser 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: Genser, Gubser, Geiser, Gesser, Gebler, Geller, Messer, Gaber, Gabler

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Where is the Gebser family from?

You can see how Gebser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gebser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gebser family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gebser's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gebser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebser 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 Gebser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gebser. 100% of Gebser men worked as a Common.

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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

  • Common
    100%

What Gebser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Gebser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebser 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gebser. 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 276 military records available for the last name Gebser. For the veterans among your Gebser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebser lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Gebser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gebser in 1972 was 90, and 94 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gebser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebser 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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