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Gerberg Family History

Gerberg 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, Herberg, Seaberg, Heiberg, Helberg, Herbert, Garber, Selberg

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Where is the Gerberg family from?

You can see how Gerberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gerberg families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerberg's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerberg 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 Gerberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Gerberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Gerberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerberg 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Gerberg. 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 76 military records available for the last name Gerberg. For the veterans among your Gerberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gerberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gerberg in 1966 was 78, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerberg 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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