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Gebard Family History

Gebard 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: Gerard, Gelbard, Gebhard, Hebard, Bard, Beard, Geary, Seward, Legard

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Where is the Gebard family from?

You can see how Gebard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gebard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gebard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gebard families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gebard's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gebard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gebard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gebard ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Gebard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gebard 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gebard. 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 24 military records available for the last name Gebard. For the veterans among your Gebard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gebard lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Gebard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gebard in 1974 was 75, and 42 in 2003.

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