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Gilborne Family History

Gilborne 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: Gilmore, Milbourne, Welborne, Kilborn, Kilbourne, Winborne, Hilborn

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Where is the Gilborne family from?

You can see how Gilborne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilborne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilborne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Gilborne families living in Illinois. This was about 93% of all the recorded Gilborne's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gilborne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilborne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilborne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilborne. 100% of Gilborne women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Gilborne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilborne 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gilborne. 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 39 military records available for the last name Gilborne. For the veterans among your Gilborne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilborne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Gilborne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gilborne in 1965 was 79, and 87 in 1997.

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