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Gilby Family History

Gilby Name Meaning

see Gilbey .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Gilboy, Wilby, Kilby, Gilbo, Milby, Filby, Bilby, Gibby, Hilby, Gilb

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Where is the Gilby family from?

You can see how Gilby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 39 Gilby families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gilby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gilby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gilby. 44% of Gilby men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gilby women worked as a Home. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Labourer
    35%
  • Journalier
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Home
    100%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Gilby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilby 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gilby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilby. For the veterans among your Gilby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilby lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gilby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gilby in 1949 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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