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Gildard Family History

Gildard 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: Gillard, Gilyard, Goddard, Millard, Billard, Pillard, Gilliard

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Where is the Gildard family from?

You can see how Gildard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gildard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gildard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Gildard families living in Yorkshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Gildard's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gildard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gildard 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 Gildard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gildard. 72% of Gildard 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
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

What Gildard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gildard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gildard 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Gildard. 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 187 military records available for the last name Gildard. For the veterans among your Gildard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gildard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gildard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gildard in 1968 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gildard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gildard 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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