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Gilbink Family History

Gilbink 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: Gilpin, Gilling, Gilvin, Filbin, Gibbins, Gillins, Gillin, Gillick

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Where is the Gilbink family from?

You can see how Gilbink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbink family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Gilbink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Gilbink family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilbink's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilbink families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Gilbink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbink 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gilbink. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilbink. For the veterans among your Gilbink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbink lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilbink

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