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Gilblair Family History

Gilblair Name 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: Gisclair, Villar, Giller, Gillard, Sinclair, Blair, Pillar, Giebler

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Where is the Gilblair family from?

You can see how Gilblair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilblair family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilblair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Gilblair families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilblair's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gilblair families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilblair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilblair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilblair. 100% of Gilblair men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gilblair women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Gilblair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilblair 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gilblair. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gilblair. For the veterans among your Gilblair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilblair lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Gilblair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gilblair in 1960 was 61, and 59 in 2002.

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