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Gebo Family History

Gebo Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Gibault or of any of its variants notably Gibeault.

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


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Where is the Gebo family from?

You can see how Gebo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gebo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Gebo families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gebo's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Gebo families in 1911.
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What did your Gebo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gebo. 41% of Gebo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gebo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gebo were Salesman and N Y A.

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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
    41%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • N Y A
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gebo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebo 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Gebo. 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 920 military records available for the last name Gebo. For the veterans among your Gebo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gebo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gebo in 1954 was 25, and 78 in 2004.

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