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Gildart Family History

Gildart Surname Meaning

see Geldard.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gildart family from?

You can see how Gildart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gildart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gildart families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 27 Gildart families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gildart's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gildart families in 1891.
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What did your Gildart ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gildart. 100% of Gildart men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Gildart 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gildart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gildart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gildart 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Gildart. 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 582 military records available for the last name Gildart. For the veterans among your Gildart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gildart lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Gildart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gildart in 1953 was 37, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gildart 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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