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Gulbro Family History

Gulbro 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: Gullo, Bilbro, Albro, Gilbo, Galbo, Zumbro, Guerro, Gulino, Guler

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Where is the Gulbro family from?

You can see how Gulbro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulbro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulbro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Gulbro families living in Iowa. This was about 65% of all the recorded Gulbro's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gulbro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulbro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gulbro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gulbro. 67% of Gulbro men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Gulbro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulbro 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gulbro. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gulbro. For the veterans among your Gulbro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulbro lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Gulbro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gulbro in 1959 was 60, and 91 in 2002.

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