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Gilbertsen Family History

Gilbertsen Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Gulbrandsen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gilbertsen family from?

You can see how Gilbertsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbertsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gilbertsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gilbertsen families living in Isle of Man. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gilbertsen's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Gilbertsen families in 1891.
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What did your Gilbertsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilbertsen. 100% of Gilbertsen 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilbertsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbertsen 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Gilbertsen. 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 152 military records available for the last name Gilbertsen. For the veterans among your Gilbertsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbertsen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gilbertsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gilbertsen in 1955 was 51, and 46 in 2004.

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