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Gilgert Family History

Gilgert 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: Gilbert, Gilger, Hilgert, Giller, Wilbert, Wilfert, Ginger, Gellert

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Where is the Gilgert family from?

You can see how Gilgert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilgert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilgert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gilgert families living in California. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gilgert's in USA. California had the highest population of Gilgert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilgert 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 Gilgert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilgert. 100% of Gilgert women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Gilgert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Gilgert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilgert 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Gilgert. 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 135 military records available for the last name Gilgert. For the veterans among your Gilgert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilgert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gilgert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gilgert in 1966 was 72, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilgert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilgert 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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