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Gerbis Family History

Gerbis 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: Gerbig, Gerbino, Gareis, Ferris, Terris, Gervais, Gerbitz, Gerrish

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Gerbis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbis 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Gerbis. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gerbis. For the veterans among your Gerbis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gerbis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gerbis in 1968 was 75, and 75 in 2003.

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