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Gerbers Family History

Gerbers Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Gerbert.

From the ancient Germanic name Gerbrecht composed of the elements ger ‘spear’ and brecht ‘brilliant, famous’.

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


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Where is the Gerbers family from?

You can see how Gerbers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerbers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gerbers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Gerbers families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerbers's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gerbers families in 1841.
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What did your Gerbers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerbers. 43% of Gerbers men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Gerbers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbers 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Gerbers. 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 110 military records available for the last name Gerbers. For the veterans among your Gerbers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gerbers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gerbers in 1963 was 92, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerbers 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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