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Gilborn Family History

Gilborn 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: Kilborn, Hilborn, Wilborn, Gilbert, Gilboy, Gilmore, Kilburn, Gilberg

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Where is the Gilborn family from?

You can see how Gilborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilborn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gilborn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilborn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gilborn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilborn 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 Gilborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Economy Teac (retired) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilborn. 60% of Gilborn women worked as a Domestic Economy Teac (retired).

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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

  • Domestic Economy Teac (retired)
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Gilborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilborn 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gilborn. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gilborn. For the veterans among your Gilborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilborn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Gilborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gilborn in 1964 was 80, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilborn 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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