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Gilboard Family History

Gilboard 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: Gillard, Gilliard, Gibbard, Gelbard, Gilyard, Gilford, Gillyard

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Where is the Gilboard family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilboard 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 Gilboard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilboard. 50% of Gilboard men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Gilboard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilboard 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gilboard. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gilboard. For the veterans among your Gilboard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilboard lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Gilboard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gilboard in 1970 was 93, and 91 in 2000.

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