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Gilbeault Family History

Gilbeault 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: Gibeault, Guilbeault, Guilbault, Gibeaut, Bibeault, Gilbert

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Where is the Gilbeault family from?

You can see how Gilbeault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbeault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilbeault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Gilbeault families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Gilbeault's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gilbeault families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbeault 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 Gilbeault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilbeault. 58% of Gilbeault men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Weaver
    43%

What Gilbeault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Gilbeault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbeault 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Gilbeault. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gilbeault. For the veterans among your Gilbeault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbeault lifespan?

Average Gilbeault life expectancy in 1987 was 100 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilbeault

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbeault 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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