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Gilbur Family History

Gilbur 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: Wilbur, Gilbert, Gilboy, Giller, Kilburn, Gilmer, Gilberg, Halbur

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Where is the Gilbur family from?

You can see how Gilbur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbur family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gilbur families living in Connecticut. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gilbur's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Gilbur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilbur ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gilbur ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Gilbur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbur 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gilbur. 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 Gilbur. For the veterans among your Gilbur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbur lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Gilbur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Gilbur in 1972 was 74, and 61 in 1997.

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