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Gulbis Family History

Gulbis 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: Bullis, Rubis, Kulis, Mullis, Gillis, Kubis, Guldin, Galvis, Gubbins

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Where is the Gulbis family from?

You can see how Gulbis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulbis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gulbis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Gulbis families living in Somerset. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gulbis's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Gulbis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulbis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gulbis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gulbis. 100% of Gulbis men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Gulbis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulbis 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Gulbis. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gulbis. For the veterans among your Gulbis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulbis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Gulbis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gulbis in 1969 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulbis 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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