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Gebner Family History

Gebner 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: Ebner, Gepner, Gegner, Gerner, Hebner, Grebner, Gesner, Gebler

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Where is the Gebner family from?

You can see how Gebner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gebner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gebner family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gebner's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Gebner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Gebner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebner 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Gebner. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gebner. For the veterans among your Gebner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebner lifespan?

Average Gebner life expectancy in 1992 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebner 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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