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Gilbard Family History

Gilbard Surname Meaning

see Gilbert.

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


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Where is the Gilbard family from?

You can see how Gilbard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilbard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Gilbard families living in Cornwall. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gilbard's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gilbard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbard 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 Gilbard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilbard. 100% of Gilbard 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Gilbard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbard 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Gilbard. 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 85 military records available for the last name Gilbard. For the veterans among your Gilbard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbard lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Gilbard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gilbard in 1973 was 54, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbard 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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