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Gild Family History

Gild 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: Gill, Gold, Wild, Hild, Guild, Gil, Gilde, Gilb, Gile, Gall

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Where is the Gild family from?

You can see how Gild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gild family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gild families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gild families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gild's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gild families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gild 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 Gild ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gild. 100% of Gild 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 936 census records available for the last name Gild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gild 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Gild. 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 294 military records available for the last name Gild. For the veterans among your Gild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gild lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gild life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gild in 1966 was 67, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gild

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gild 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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