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Gilbes Family History

Gilbes 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: Giles, Gilles, Gilkes, Miles, Gilbert, Gilboy, Wiles, Giebel, Giller

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Where is the Gilbes family from?

You can see how Gilbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gilbes families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Gilbes family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilbes's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gilbes families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Gilbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbes 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gilbes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gilbes. For the veterans among your Gilbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbes lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Gilbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gilbes in 1983 was 99, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbes 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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