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Gilbare Family History

Gilbare 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: Gilbert, Gilmore, Gillard, Gilberg, Gibbard, Kilbane, Gelbard

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Where is the Gilbare family from?

You can see how Gilbare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbare family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilbare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gilbare families living in Maine. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gilbare's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gilbare families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Gilbare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbare 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gilbare. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gilbare. For the veterans among your Gilbare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbare lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Gilbare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gilbare in 1963 was 83, and 99 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbare 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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