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Gerbing Family History

Gerbing 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: Gerbino, Gerling, Gerbig, Gerding, Gerring, Gering, Herring, Herling

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Where is the Gerbing family from?

You can see how Gerbing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerbing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerbing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Gerbing families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gerbing's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gerbing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerbing 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 Gerbing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerbing. 44% of Gerbing men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gerbing women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerbing were Salesman and Owner. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Owner
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gerbing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbing 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Gerbing. 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 416 military records available for the last name Gerbing. For the veterans among your Gerbing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbing lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gerbing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gerbing in 1964 was 84, and 20 in 2004.

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