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Gerberich Family History

Gerberich Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Gerberich composed of the ancient Germanic elements gār gēr ‘spear’ + berht ‘bright famous’.

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


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Where is the Gerberich family from?

You can see how Gerberich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerberich family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerberich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Gerberich families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerberich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gerberich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerberich 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 Gerberich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Music Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerberich. 24% of Gerberich men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gerberich women worked as a Music Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerberich were Farmer and Housework.

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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
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Music Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Gerberich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gerberich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerberich 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Gerberich. 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 457 military records available for the last name Gerberich. For the veterans among your Gerberich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerberich lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gerberich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gerberich in 1960 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerberich 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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