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Gilbody Family History

Gilbody Surname Meaning

unexplained. An Irish origin seems improbable.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gilbody family from?

You can see how Gilbody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbody family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilbody families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 184 Gilbody families living in Lancashire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Gilbody's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gilbody families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbody 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 Gilbody ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilbody. 72% of Gilbody men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Gilbody women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilbody were Retired and Screen Hand Colliery Surface.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    72%
  • Retired
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Typist
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Work
    3%
  • Screen Hand Colliery Surface
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gilbody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbody 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Gilbody. 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 332 military records available for the last name Gilbody. For the veterans among your Gilbody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbody lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Gilbody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gilbody in 1965 was 85, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbody 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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