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Gerbek Family History

Gerbek 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: Gerber, Garber, Erber, Terek, Germer, Greek, Garbe, Herek, Dembek

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Where is the Gerbek family from?

You can see how Gerbek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerbek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerbek family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerbek's in USA. California had the highest population of Gerbek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerbek 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 14 census records available for the last name Gerbek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbek 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gerbek. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gerbek. For the veterans among your Gerbek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbek lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Gerbek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gerbek in 1977 was 79, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerbek 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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