This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gilbach family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gilbach Family History

Gilbach Surname 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: Limbach, Halbach, Albach, Goldbach, Kalbach, Gierach, Gehlbach

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gilbach family from?

You can see how Gilbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbach family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gilbach family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilbach's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gilbach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gilbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Gilbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbach census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gilbach

Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Gilbach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Gilbach immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Gilbach. For the veterans among your Gilbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gilbach military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gilbach family history

Discover More

What is the average Gilbach lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbach ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilbach

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gilbach family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial