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Gimblett Family History

Gimblett Surname Meaning

from the personal names Gimelet Gimelot diminutives of Gemme Gimme (see Gimson).

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


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Where is the Gimblett family from?

You can see how Gimblett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimblett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Gimblett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Gimblett families living in Cornwall. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gimblett's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gimblett families in 1891.
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What did your Gimblett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gimblett. 78% of Gimblett men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Gimblett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gimblett were Ledger Clerk and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Ledger Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gimblett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimblett 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Gimblett. 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 535 military records available for the last name Gimblett. For the veterans among your Gimblett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimblett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gimblett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gimblett in 1968 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gimblett 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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