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Gilberry Family History

Gilberry 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: Bilberry, Gilbert, Gilberg, Mulberry, Mcgilberry, Gilberti, Gilberto

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Where is the Gilberry family from?

You can see how Gilberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilberry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gilberry families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gilberry's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gilberry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilberry 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 Gilberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilberry. 45% of Gilberry men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Gilberry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Gilberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilberry 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gilberry. 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 102 military records available for the last name Gilberry. For the veterans among your Gilberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilberry lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Gilberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gilberry in 1964 was 78, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilberry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilberry 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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