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Gerbert Family History

Gerbert Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gariberht Gerberht composed of the elements gari ger ‘spear’ and berht ‘bright’.

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


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Where is the Gerbert family from?

You can see how Gerbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gerbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gerbert families living in Yorkshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Gerbert's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gerbert families in 1891.
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What did your Gerbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor (master) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gerbert. 100% of Gerbert men worked as a Tailor (master).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor (master)
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gerbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbert 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Gerbert. 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 823 military records available for the last name Gerbert. For the veterans among your Gerbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbert lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gerbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gerbert in 1959 was 45, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerbert 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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