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Gebson Family History

Gebson 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: Getson, Gerson, Gibson, Genson, Benson, Elson, Sibson, Nelson, Person

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Where is the Gebson family from?

You can see how Gebson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gebson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Gebson families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Gebson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gebson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebson 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 Gebson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gebson. 100% of Gebson men worked as a Joiner and 92% of Gebson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Shop Assestant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gebson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gebson. 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 278 military records available for the last name Gebson. For the veterans among your Gebson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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