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Gildenberg Family History

Gildenberg 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: Goldenberg, Wildenberg, Lindenberg, Hilgenberg, Kaldenberg

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Where is the Gildenberg family from?

You can see how Gildenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gildenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Gildenberg families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gildenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gildenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gildenberg 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 Gildenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pharmacist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gildenberg. 50% of Gildenberg men worked as a Pharmacist.

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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

  • Pharmacist
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Gildenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Gildenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gildenberg 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Gildenberg. 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 40 military records available for the last name Gildenberg. For the veterans among your Gildenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gildenberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gildenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gildenberg in 1958 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gildenberg 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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