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Gerbus Family History

Gerbus 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: Garbus, Serbus, Fergus, Debus, Gerou, Derbes, Gerber, Erbes, Gerbig

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Where is the Gerbus family from?

You can see how Gerbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerbus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gerbus families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerbus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gerbus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerbus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gerbus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerbus. 100% of Gerbus men worked as a Labor and 100% of Gerbus women worked as a Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Gerbus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Gerbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbus 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Gerbus. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gerbus. For the veterans among your Gerbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gerbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gerbus in 1965 was 28, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerbus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerbus 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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