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Gerben Family History

Gerben 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: Gerber, Gerren, Gerfen, Gerken, Gebben, Gerten, Erben, Gergen, Geren

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Where is the Gerben family from?

You can see how Gerben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gerben families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gerben's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gerben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerben 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 Gerben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerben. 35% of Gerben men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gerben women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerben were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Butcher
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Gerben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerben 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Gerben. 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 171 military records available for the last name Gerben. For the veterans among your Gerben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerben lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Gerben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gerben in 1970 was 81, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerben 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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