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Gibralter Family History

Gibralter 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: Balter, Girdler, Graeter, Grater, Gibler, Galler, Alter, Bruster

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Where is the Gibralter family from?

You can see how Gibralter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gibralter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gibralter families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gibralter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gibralter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gibralter 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 Gibralter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Gibralter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gibralter 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gibralter. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gibralter. For the veterans among your Gibralter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gibralter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gibralter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gibralter in 1965 was 61, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gibralter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gibralter 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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