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Geb Family History

Geb Name 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: Gee, Ge, Gebo, Geib, Goeb, Gelb, Greb, He, Wei, Gu

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Where is the Geb family from?

You can see how Geb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geb family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Geb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Geb families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geb's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Geb families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geb 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 Geb ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Geb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geb 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Geb. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Geb. For the veterans among your Geb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Geb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Geb in 1963 was 79, and 88 in 2002.

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