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Gillebo Family History

Gillebo 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: Gilleo, Giller, Gillen, Gillett, Gilbo, Gille, Gilles, Gillem, Gilley

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Where is the Gillebo family from?

You can see how Gillebo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillebo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gillebo family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillebo's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Gillebo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillebo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gillebo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gillebo. 100% of Gillebo men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Gillebo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillebo 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gillebo. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gillebo. For the veterans among your Gillebo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillebo lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Gillebo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gillebo in 1969 was 55, and 98 in 1999.

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