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Gilbourne Family History

Gilbourne 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: Milbourne, Kilbourne, Wilbourne, Melbourne, Milbourn, Kilbourn

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Where is the Gilbourne family from?

You can see how Gilbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbourne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Gilbourne families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 98% of all the recorded Gilbourne's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Gilbourne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbourne 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 Gilbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilbourne. 50% of Gilbourne men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 84% of Gilbourne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilbourne were Colliery Hewer Heavy Worke and Hospital Nurse.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    50%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worke
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Hospital Nurse
    8%

What Gilbourne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 884 census records available for the last name Gilbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbourne 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Gilbourne. 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 79 military records available for the last name Gilbourne. For the veterans among your Gilbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbourne lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Gilbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gilbourne in 1967 was 78, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbourne 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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