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Geaber Family History

Geaber 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: Gaber, Graber, Beaber, Gerber, Gelber, Weaber, Geller, Gabel, Beaver

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Where is the Geaber family from?

You can see how Geaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geaber family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Geaber families living in Rhode Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Geaber's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Geaber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geaber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Geaber ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Geaber ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Geaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geaber 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Geaber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Geaber. For the veterans among your Geaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Geaber lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Geaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Geaber in 1970 was 78, and 83 in 1997.

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