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Gereb Family History

Gereb 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: Gere, Jereb, Vereb, Geren, Greb, Gee, Gero, Gore, Gren, Jerez

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Where is the Gereb family from?

You can see how Gereb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gereb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gereb family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gereb's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gereb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gereb 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 Gereb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gereb. 100% of Gereb women worked as a Cook.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    100%

What Gereb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Gereb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gereb 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Gereb. 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 28 military records available for the last name Gereb. For the veterans among your Gereb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gereb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gereb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gereb in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gereb 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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