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Gildert Family History

Gildert Surname Meaning

see Geldard.

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


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Where is the Gildert family from?

You can see how Gildert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gildert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gildert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Gildert families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gildert's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gildert families in 1891.
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What did your Gildert 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 Gildert. 100% of Gildert men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Gildert 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
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    22%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Cotton Ring Spinner
    7%

What Gildert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Gildert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gildert 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Gildert. 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 140 military records available for the last name Gildert. For the veterans among your Gildert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gildert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Gildert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gildert in 1965 was 63, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gildert 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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