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Gilda Family History

Gilda 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: Golda, Gildea, Gilde, Wilda, Gilday, Gill, Gold, Giles, Villa, Ida

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Where is the Gilda family from?

You can see how Gilda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gilda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gilda families living in Kent. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gilda's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Gilda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilda 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 Gilda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool dye Maker and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilda. 43% of Gilda men worked as a Tool dye Maker and 100% of Gilda women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Tool dye Maker
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Gilda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gilda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilda 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Gilda. 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 218 military records available for the last name Gilda. For the veterans among your Gilda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilda lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gilda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gilda in 1958 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilda 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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