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Gerbst Family History

Gerbst 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: Herbst, Gerst, Zerbst, Geist, Grist, Ernst, Gerbitz, Gest, Gerber

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Where is the Gerbst family from?

You can see how Gerbst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerbst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gerbst family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gerbst's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gerbst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerbst 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 19 census records available for the last name Gerbst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbst 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gerbst. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gerbst. For the veterans among your Gerbst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbst lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Gerbst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gerbst in 1982 was 86, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerbst 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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