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Gisbourne Family History

Gisbourne Surname Meaning

see Gisborne.

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


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Where is the Gisbourne family from?

You can see how Gisbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gisbourne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gisbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Gisbourne families living in Warwickshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gisbourne's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gisbourne families in 1891.
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What did your Gisbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gisbourne. 34% of Gisbourne men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Gisbourne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gisbourne were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farm Carter Heavy Worker
    23%
  • Nut bolt Heater
    23%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Gisbourne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gisbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gisbourne 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Gisbourne. 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 116 military records available for the last name Gisbourne. For the veterans among your Gisbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gisbourne lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Gisbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gisbourne in 1973 was 80, and 90 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gisbourne 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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