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Gilberta Family History

Gilberta 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, Wilbert, Gilberg, Filbert, Hilbert

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Where is the Gilberta family from?

You can see how Gilberta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilberta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gilberta families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gilberta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gilberta families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Gilberta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilberta 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gilberta. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gilberta. For the veterans among your Gilberta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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