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Gillber Family History

Gillber 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: Giller, Gillmer, Geller, Miller, Galler, Gilbert, Willner, Biller

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Where is the Gillber family from?

You can see how Gillber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gillber families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gillber families living in Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gillber's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gillber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Gillber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillber 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gillber. 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 military records available for the last name Gillber. For the veterans among your Gillber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillber lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillber 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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