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Gilbertson Family History

Gilbertson Surname Meaning

English (northern): from the personal name Gilbert + -son.

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


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Where is the Gilbertson family from?

You can see how Gilbertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbertson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilbertson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 181 Gilbertson families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gilbertson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gilbertson families in 1891.
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What did your Gilbertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilbertson. 18% of Gilbertson men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Gilbertson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilbertson were Unpaid Domestic Duties and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Farm Labourer
    15%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 52,000 census records available for the last name Gilbertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbertson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Gilbertson. 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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There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Gilbertson. For the veterans among your Gilbertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbertson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gilbertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gilbertson in 1953 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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