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Gillbanks Family History

Gillbanks Surname Meaning

variant of Gilbank with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Gillbanks family from?

You can see how Gillbanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillbanks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gillbanks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Gillbanks families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Gillbanks's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gillbanks families in 1891.
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What did your Gillbanks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gillbanks. 96% of Gillbanks 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Shirt Machinist
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gillbanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillbanks 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Gillbanks. 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 160 military records available for the last name Gillbanks. For the veterans among your Gillbanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillbanks lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Gillbanks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gillbanks in 1967 was 75, and 82 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillbanks 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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