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Gilbet Family History

Gilbet 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, Gillet, Giles, Billet, Millet, Gilboy, Giebel, Giller

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Where is the Gilbet family from?

You can see how Gilbet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilbet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gilbet family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilbet's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gilbet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbet 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 Gilbet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilbet. 100% of Gilbet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Gilbet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbet 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gilbet. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gilbet. For the veterans among your Gilbet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbet lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Gilbet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gilbet in 1981 was 65, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilbet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbet 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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