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Gilbanks Family History

Gilbanks Surname Meaning

see Gillbanks.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gilbanks family from?

You can see how Gilbanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbanks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilbanks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Gilbanks families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Gilbanks's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gilbanks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbanks 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 Gilbanks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilbanks. 78% of Gilbanks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

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Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Gilbanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbanks 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Gilbanks. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gilbanks. For the veterans among your Gilbanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbanks lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Gilbanks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gilbanks in 1965 was 81, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbanks 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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