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Gerbes Family History

Gerbes 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: Derbes, Gerber, Erbes, Gerdes, Gerges, Forbes, Hermes, Terres, Garber

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Where is the Gerbes family from?

You can see how Gerbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerbes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerbes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gerbes families living in Missouri. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gerbes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gerbes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerbes 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 Gerbes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerbes. 31% of Gerbes men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gerbes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerbes were Proprietor and Machine Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbes 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Gerbes. 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 228 military records available for the last name Gerbes. For the veterans among your Gerbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gerbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gerbes in 1967 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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