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Gerbig Name Meaning

German: from the personal name Gerwig composed of the elements gēr gār ‘spear’ + wīg ‘battle’.

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


Similar surnames: Gerwig, Gerwin, Gerling, Herwig, Gerrits, Herzig, German, Helbig

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Where is the Gerbig family from?

You can see how Gerbig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerbig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gerbig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Gerbig families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Gerbig's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gerbig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerbig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gerbig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerbig. 30% of Gerbig men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Gerbig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerbig were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gerbig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerbig 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Gerbig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 650 military records available for the last name Gerbig. For the veterans among your Gerbig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerbig lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Gerbig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gerbig in 1946 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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