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Gilbertie Family History

Gilbertie 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: Gilberti, Gilbert, Giliberti, Gilberto, Gilbertsen, Gilbride, Wilbert

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Where is the Gilbertie family from?

You can see how Gilbertie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbertie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gilbertie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Gilbertie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilbertie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilbertie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbertie 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 Gilbertie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilbertie. 43% of Gilbertie men worked as a Florist and 100% of Gilbertie women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Florist
    43%
  • Gardener
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Gilbertie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Gilbertie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbertie 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gilbertie. 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 45 military records available for the last name Gilbertie. For the veterans among your Gilbertie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbertie lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gilbertie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gilbertie in 1961 was 48, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilbertie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbertie 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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