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Gillbee Family History

Gillbee Surname Meaning

see Gilbey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gillbee family from?

You can see how Gillbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillbee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillbee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gillbee families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Gillbee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gillbee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillbee 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 Gillbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gillbee. 80% of Gillbee 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
    80%
  • Printers Feeder
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gillbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillbee 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Gillbee. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gillbee. For the veterans among your Gillbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillbee lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1967, in the United States, Gillbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gillbee in 1964 was 75, and 76 in 1967.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gillbee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillbee 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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