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Gerbe Family History

Gerbe 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: Garbe, Gerber, Gere, Gerde, Gerwe, Zerbe, Gerke, Erbe, George, Gee

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Where is the Gerbe family from?

You can see how Gerbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerbe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Gerbe families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerbe's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gerbe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerbe 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 Gerbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerbe. 24% of Gerbe men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Gerbe women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerbe were Farmer and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Draftsman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%

What Gerbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbe 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Gerbe. 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 283 military records available for the last name Gerbe. For the veterans among your Gerbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbe lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Gerbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gerbe in 1947 was 41, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerbe 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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