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Gilberten Family History

Gilberten 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: Gilbertsen, Gilbert, Gilbertson, Gilberti, Gilberto, Wilbert, Gilberg

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Where is the Gilberten family from?

You can see how Gilberten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilberten family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Gilberten families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilberten's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Gilberten families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Gilberten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilberten 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gilberten. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilberten. For the veterans among your Gilberten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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