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Gilbon Family History

Gilbon 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, Gilbo, Gilson, Gildon, Gibbon, Gillon, Wilbon, Hilton, Dillon

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Where is the Gilbon family from?

You can see how Gilbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gilbon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gilbon families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilbon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gilbon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbon 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 Gilbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilbon. 100% of Gilbon 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%

What Gilbon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Gilbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbon 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Gilbon. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gilbon. For the veterans among your Gilbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Gilbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gilbon in 1969 was 74, and 70 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilbon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbon 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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