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Gulbert Family History

Gulbert 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: Gilbert, Hulbert, Guilbert, Culbert, Guebert, Gumbert, Albert

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Where is the Gulbert family from?

You can see how Gulbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulbert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gulbert families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gulbert's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Gulbert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulbert 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 Gulbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gulbert. 100% of Gulbert men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Gulbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Gulbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulbert 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Gulbert. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gulbert. For the veterans among your Gulbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulbert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gulbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gulbert in 1967 was 85, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gulbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulbert 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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