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Gebbert Family History

Gebbert 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: Ebbert, Gabbert, Gebert, Tabbert, Gilbert, Herbert, Gobert, Helbert

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Where is the Gebbert family from?

You can see how Gebbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gebbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gebbert families living in Devon. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gebbert's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gebbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebbert 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 Gebbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gebbert. 47% of Gebbert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gebbert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gebbert were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Gebbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Gebbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebbert 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Gebbert. 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 175 military records available for the last name Gebbert. For the veterans among your Gebbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebbert lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Gebbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gebbert in 1973 was 59, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gebbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebbert 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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