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Early Origins of the Gebert family

The surname Gebert was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Hainault, a province in Belgium, based on the ancient county of Hainaut. Within this province the notable towns are Mons, the capital city, Charleroi, Tournai, Soignies and Thuin. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Gebert family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gebert research. Another 135 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1753, 1784, 1785, 1804, 1810, 1813 and 1816 are included under the topic Early Gebert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gebert Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gebert, Gebhard, Gebhardi, Gebhardt, Gaebaerd, Gabert, Gabet, Gebbart, Gebhart and many more.

Early Notables of the Gebert family

The surname was distinguished by many in this era including Franz Xaver Gebauer, born in 1784 at Eckersdorf, Glatz, Prussian Silesia. He received his early musical education from his father, the village schoolmaster. In 1804 he became organist at Frankenstein; and in 1810 went to Vienna, where he soon became known for his extraordinary execution on the Jews-harp, and...
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United States Gebert migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gebert Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Johann Henrich Gebert, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 1
Gebert Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • J Gebert, who landed in New York, NY in 1850 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Gebert (post 1700) +

  • Henry J. Gebert, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Connecticut, 1952 2
  • George Gebert (1896-1980), American politician, Mayor of Everett, Washington, 1960-64 2
  • Konstanty Gebert (b. 1953), Polish journalist
  • Matthew Gebert (b. 1981), Program Coordinator with the United States Energy Association


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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