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Gilbane Family History

Gilbane 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: Kilbane, Gilland, Gillan, Gilman, Galban, Albany, Lane, Gilbert

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Where is the Gilbane family from?

You can see how Gilbane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gilbane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gilbane families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gilbane's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gilbane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbane 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 Gilbane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Lady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilbane. 38% of Gilbane women worked as a Sales Lady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    38%
  • Secretary
    38%
  • Saleslady
    25%

What Gilbane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Gilbane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbane 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Gilbane. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Gilbane. For the veterans among your Gilbane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbane lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gilbane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gilbane in 1967 was 87, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilbane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbane 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.

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