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Gerbi Family History

Gerbi 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: Gerbig, Gero, Gerbino, Geraci, Garb, Neri, Gera, Cervi, Garbe, Gery

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Where is the Gerbi family from?

You can see how Gerbi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerbi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gerbi families living in California. This was about 23% of all the recorded Gerbi's in USA. California had the highest population of Gerbi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerbi 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 Gerbi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerbi. 60% of Gerbi 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Gerbi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Gerbi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbi 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 806 immigration records available for the last name Gerbi. 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 71 military records available for the last name Gerbi. For the veterans among your Gerbi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gerbi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gerbi in 1965 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerbi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerbi 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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