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Gilbons Family History

Gilbons 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: Gibbons, Gilboy, Gilbo, Gibbens, Gilson, Gildon, Gibbon, Gillon

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Where is the Gilbons family from?

You can see how Gilbons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilbons families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Gilbons families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gilbons's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Gilbons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbons 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 Gilbons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilbons. 100% of Gilbons 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilbons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbons 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gilbons. 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 51 military records available for the last name Gilbons. For the veterans among your Gilbons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbons lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbons 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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