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Gilbarth Family History

Gilbarth 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, Gilberti, Gilberto, Ziebarth, Gilbreth, Wilmarth, Galbraith

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Where is the Gilbarth family from?

You can see how Gilbarth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbarth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Gilbarth families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Gilbarth families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilbarth's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gilbarth families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Gilbarth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbarth 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gilbarth. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gilbarth. For the veterans among your Gilbarth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbarth lifespan?

Average Gilbarth life expectancy in 1967 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbarth 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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