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Guerber Family History

Guerber 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: Gerber, Garber, Erber, Germer, Sperber, Guelker, Furber, Koerber

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Where is the Guerber family from?

You can see how Guerber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guerber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Guerber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Guerber families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Guerber's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Guerber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guerber 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 Guerber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guerber. 50% of Guerber men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Guerber women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guerber were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Guerber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Guerber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guerber 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Guerber. 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 60 military records available for the last name Guerber. For the veterans among your Guerber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guerber lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Guerber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Guerber in 1962 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guerber 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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