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Gisbert Family History

Gisbert 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, Gimbert, Gibert, Gobert, Wilbert, Gaubert, Risberg, Libert

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Where is the Gisbert family from?

You can see how Gisbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gisbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gisbert families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gisbert's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Gisbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gisbert 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 Gisbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Service Motor Driver was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gisbert. 100% of Gisbert women worked as a Domestic Service Motor Driver.

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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

  • Domestic Service Motor Driver
    100%

What Gisbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Gisbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisbert 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Gisbert. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gisbert. For the veterans among your Gisbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisbert lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Gisbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gisbert in 1973 was 69, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gisbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisbert 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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