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Gerbec Family History

Gerbec Surname Meaning

Slovenian: nickname for a hunchback derived from an old spelling of grba ‘hunch’. Compare Gerbitz.

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


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Where is the Gerbec family from?

You can see how Gerbec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerbec family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gerbec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Gerbec families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gerbec's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gerbec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerbec 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 Gerbec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerbec. 60% of Gerbec men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gerbec women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Moulder
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gerbec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Gerbec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbec 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Gerbec. 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 69 military records available for the last name Gerbec. For the veterans among your Gerbec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbec lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Gerbec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gerbec in 1960 was 61, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerbec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerbec 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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