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Gilbis Family History

Gilbis 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: Gillis, Giles, Gilboy, Millis, Gilpin, Lillis, Gilbo, Gilio, Gilles

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Where is the Gilbis family from?

You can see how Gilbis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gilbis families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Gilbis family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilbis's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Gilbis families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Gilbis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gilbis. 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 Gilbis. For the veterans among your Gilbis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbis lifespan?

Average Gilbis life expectancy in 1985 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbis 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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