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Gillberg Family History

Gillberg 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: Gilberg, Hillberg, Gilbert, Silberg, Giller, Milberg, Kullberg

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Where is the Gillberg family from?

You can see how Gillberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gillberg families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gillberg's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gillberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillberg 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 Gillberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gillberg. 40% of Gillberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gillberg women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Pattern Maker
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Gillberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gillberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillberg 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 Gillberg. 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 148 military records available for the last name Gillberg. For the veterans among your Gillberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gillberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gillberg in 1963 was 74, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gillberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillberg 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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