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Gilby Family History

Gilby Surname Meaning

see Gilbey.

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


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Where is the Gilby family from?

You can see how Gilby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 206 Gilby families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Gilby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilby 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 Gilby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilby. 14% of Gilby men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Gilby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilby were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    14%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Retired
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Gilby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Gilby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilby 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 Gilby. 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 Gilby. For the veterans among your Gilby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilby lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gilby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gilby in 1949 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilby 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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