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Gilbraith Family History

Gilbraith Surname Meaning

see Galbraith.

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


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Where is the Gilbraith family from?

You can see how Gilbraith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbraith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilbraith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 58 Gilbraith families living in Durham. This was about 68% of all the recorded Gilbraith's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gilbraith families in 1891.
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What did your Gilbraith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilbraith. 100% of Gilbraith 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Gilbraith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbraith 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Gilbraith. 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 475 military records available for the last name Gilbraith. For the veterans among your Gilbraith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbraith lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Gilbraith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gilbraith in 1959 was 51, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbraith 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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