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Gerbode Family History

Gerbode 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: Cerbone, Gerde, Kermode, Grode, Gerome, Herod, Rode, Grove, Garde

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Where is the Gerbode family from?

You can see how Gerbode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerbode family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerbode families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gerbode families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gerbode's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gerbode families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerbode 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 93 census records available for the last name Gerbode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbode 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Gerbode. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gerbode. For the veterans among your Gerbode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbode lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gerbode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gerbode in 1964 was 86, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerbode 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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