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Gilbow Family History

Gilbow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Guilbault.

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


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Where is the Gilbow family from?

You can see how Gilbow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilbow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Gilbow families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gilbow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilbow families in 1891.
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What did your Gilbow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilbow. 30% of Gilbow men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilbow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbow 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Gilbow. 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 124 military records available for the last name Gilbow. For the veterans among your Gilbow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gilbow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gilbow in 1962 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbow 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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