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Gilbride Family History

Gilbride Surname Meaning

Scottish (Midlothian): variant of Kilbride.

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


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Where is the Gilbride family from?

You can see how Gilbride families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbride family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilbride families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Gilbride families living in Lancashire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Gilbride's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gilbride families in 1891.
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What did your Gilbride ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilbride. 75% of Gilbride women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gilbride. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbride 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gilbride. 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 Gilbride. For the veterans among your Gilbride ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbride lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gilbride life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gilbride in 1942 was 25, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbride 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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