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Gimblett Family History

Gimblett Name Meaning

from the personal names Gimelet Gimelot diminutives of Gemme Gimme (see Gimson ).

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


Similar surnames: Gillett, Niblett, Gimbert, Riblett, Hamblett, Gimble, Gilbert, Gimbel

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Where is the Gimblett family from?

You can see how Gimblett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimblett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Gimblett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Gimblett families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gimblett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gimblett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gimblett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gimblett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gimblett. 100% of Gimblett men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gimblett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimblett 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Gimblett. 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 535 military records available for the last name Gimblett. For the veterans among your Gimblett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimblett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gimblett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gimblett in 1968 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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