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Gilbeau Family History

Gilbeau 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: Gibeau, Guilbeau, Gilbert, Gilberg, Gildea, Bibeau, Gillean, Gibeaut

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Where is the Gilbeau family from?

You can see how Gilbeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilbeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gilbeau family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilbeau's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Gilbeau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbeau 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 Gilbeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilbeau. 58% of Gilbeau men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gilbeau women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilbeau were New Worker and Waitress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Gilbeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilbeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbeau 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Gilbeau. 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 184 military records available for the last name Gilbeau. For the veterans among your Gilbeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbeau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gilbeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gilbeau in 1961 was 44, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilbeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbeau 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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