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Gerbson Family History

Gerbson 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: Gerson, Person, Merson, Nerison, Gershon, Bernson, Geron, Herson

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Where is the Gerbson family from?

You can see how Gerbson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerbson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gerbson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gerbson family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerbson's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Gerbson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Gerbson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gerbson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gerbson. For the veterans among your Gerbson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1975, in the United States, Gerbson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gerbson in 1969 was 55, and 81 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerbson 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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