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Gilberd Family History

Gilberd 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, Gilberg, Silberg, Giller, Gillard, Milberg, Wilbert, Gilmer

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Where is the Gilberd family from?

You can see how Gilberd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilberd family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilberd families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gilberd family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilberd's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Gilberd families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilberd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilberd 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Gilberd. 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 97 military records available for the last name Gilberd. For the veterans among your Gilberd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilberd lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gilberd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gilberd in 1965 was 51, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilberd 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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