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Gilbas Family History

Gilbas 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: Gibas, Giles, Vilas, Gilboy, Milas, Silas, Ribas, Glas, Gallas

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Where is the Gilbas family from?

You can see how Gilbas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gilbas families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Gilbas families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilbas's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Gilbas families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Gilbas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbas 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gilbas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gilbas. For the veterans among your Gilbas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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