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Gebers Name Meaning

German: patronymic from a variant of Gebhardt .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gebert, Ebers, Peers, Garbers, Gabert, Lebens, Hubers, Gibert, Hebert

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Where is the Gebers family from?

You can see how Gebers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gebers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gebers families living in Warwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gebers's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gebers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gebers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gebers. 57% of Gebers men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gebers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gebers were Manager and Maid. .

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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
    57%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gebers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebers 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Gebers. 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 504 military records available for the last name Gebers. For the veterans among your Gebers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gebers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gebers in 1961 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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