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Gerba Family History

Gerba 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: Gera, Verba, Zerba, German, Serra, Guerra, Gero, Barba, Perla, Cerda

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Where is the Gerba family from?

You can see how Gerba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Gerba families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerba's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gerba families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerba 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 Gerba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerba. 42% of Gerba men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gerba women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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
    42%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%
  • Boiler Maker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Gerba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Gerba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerba 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Gerba. 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 444 military records available for the last name Gerba. For the veterans among your Gerba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerba lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gerba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gerba in 1967 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerba 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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