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Gbur Family History

Gbur Surname Meaning

Polish and Rusyn (from Slovakia and Poland); Slovak (mainly Gbúr): status or occupational name for a villager.

It refers specifically to a farmer, highlighting the individual's role within the community.

The name derives from a Slavicized form of the German term Gebauer.

This illustrates the cultural and linguistic influences in the region.

Such names often reflect occupation, heritage, and the historical context of the area.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gbur family from?

You can see how Gbur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gbur family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gbur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gbur families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gbur's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gbur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gbur 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 Gbur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gbur. 58% of Gbur men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gbur women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    58%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Gbur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Gbur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gbur 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Gbur. 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 350 military records available for the last name Gbur. For the veterans among your Gbur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gbur lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gbur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gbur in 1961 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gbur 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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