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Gilboe Family History

Gilboe 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: Gilboy, Gilbo, Gilmore, Bilbo, Gille, Gilio, Gilroy, Galbo, Gloe

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Where is the Gilboe family from?

You can see how Gilboe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilboe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilboe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Gilboe families living in Ontario. This was about 87% of all the recorded Gilboe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gilboe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilboe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilboe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gilboe. 43% of Gilboe men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilboe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilboe 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Gilboe. 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 200 military records available for the last name Gilboe. For the veterans among your Gilboe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilboe lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Gilboe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gilboe in 1950 was 25, and 88 in 2002.

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