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Gildberg Family History

Gildberg 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: Gilberg, Goldberg, Gilbert, Silberg, Kindberg, Milberg, Feldberg

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Where is the Gildberg family from?

You can see how Gildberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gildberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gildberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gildberg families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gildberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gildberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gildberg 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 Gildberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gildberg. 100% of Gildberg men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Gildberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Gildberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gildberg 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gildberg. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gildberg. For the veterans among your Gildberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gildberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gildberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gildberg in 1967 was 85, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gildberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gildberg 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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