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Gebster Family History

Gebster 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: Gerster, Webster, Geister, Fenster, Easter, Tester, Bester, Pester

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Where is the Gebster family from?

You can see how Gebster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebster family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Gebster families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Gebster family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gebster's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gebster families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Gebster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebster 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gebster. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gebster. For the veterans among your Gebster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebster 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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