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Gilberton Family History

Gilberton 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: Gilbertson, Gilberto, Gilbert, Giberson, Gilberti, Gilbertsen

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Where is the Gilberton family from?

You can see how Gilberton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilberton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gilberton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gilberton families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gilberton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gilberton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilberton 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 Gilberton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilberton. 100% of Gilberton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gilberton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Gilberton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilberton 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Gilberton. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gilberton. For the veterans among your Gilberton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilberton lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Gilberton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gilberton in 1970 was 30, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilberton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilberton 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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