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Gilbome Family History

Gilbome 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: Gilboy, Gilmore, Gilbo, Gilbert, Gilbride, Welcome, Giove, Gilmer

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Where is the Gilbome family from?

You can see how Gilbome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbome family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gilbome families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Gilbome families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilbome's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gilbome families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Gilbome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbome 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gilbome. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilbome. For the veterans among your Gilbome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbome lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbome 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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