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Gilsbach Family History

Gilsbach 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: Goldbach, Griesbach, Gersbach, Railsback, Limbach, Weisbach, Halbach

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Where is the Gilsbach family from?

You can see how Gilsbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilsbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilsbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gilsbach families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilsbach's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Gilsbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilsbach 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 128 census records available for the last name Gilsbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilsbach 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gilsbach. 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 33 military records available for the last name Gilsbach. For the veterans among your Gilsbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilsbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gilsbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gilsbach in 1963 was 55, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilsbach 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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