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Gebower Family History

Gebower 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: Gower, Bower, Zembower, Gebauer, Gebler, Geller, Flower, Power, Gaber

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Where is the Gebower family from?

You can see how Gebower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebower family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gebower family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gebower's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gebower families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebower 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 8 census records available for the last name Gebower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebower 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gebower. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gebower. For the veterans among your Gebower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebower lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gebower 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gebower

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