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Gebur Family History

Gebur 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: Gbur, Gaber, Eber, Leber, Geyer, Geier, Weber, Debus, Reber, Gemar

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Where is the Gebur family from?

You can see how Gebur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebur family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gebur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gebur families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Gebur's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gebur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebur 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 Gebur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gebur. 50% of Gebur men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Work
    15%

What Gebur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Gebur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebur 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Gebur. 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 93 military records available for the last name Gebur. For the veterans among your Gebur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebur lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gebur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gebur in 1964 was 64, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gebur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebur 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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