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Gillbert Family History

Gillbert 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, Giller, Wilbert, Gellert, Gilberg, Filbert, Gillett, Hilbert

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Where is the Gillbert family from?

You can see how Gillbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Gillbert families living in Hampshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gillbert's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Gillbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillbert 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 Gillbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fur Skin Dresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gillbert. 100% of Gillbert men worked as a Fur Skin Dresser and 100% of Gillbert 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

  • Fur Skin Dresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gillbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillbert 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Gillbert. 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 243 military records available for the last name Gillbert. For the veterans among your Gillbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillbert lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillbert 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gillbert

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