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Gilbreath Family History

Gilbreath Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Galbraith. This surname is now very rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Gilbreath family from?

You can see how Gilbreath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbreath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilbreath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Gilbreath families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gilbreath's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilbreath families in 1891.
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What did your Gilbreath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unp Dom Dut was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilbreath. 50% of Gilbreath women worked as an Unp Dom Dut.

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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

  • Unp Dom Dut
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Gilbreath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbreath 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Gilbreath. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Gilbreath. For the veterans among your Gilbreath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbreath lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gilbreath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gilbreath in 1944 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbreath 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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