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Gilbey Family History

Gilbey Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Gilby in Lincolnshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gilboy, Gilley, Gilkey, Giles, Gulley, Galley, Gilbert, Pilley

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Where is the Gilbey family from?

You can see how Gilbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gilbey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Gilbey families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gilbey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gilbey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilbey. 31% of Gilbey men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gilbey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilbey were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Gilbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbey 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 Gilbey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilbey. For the veterans among your Gilbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gilbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gilbey in 1964 was 31, and 81 in 2004.

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