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Gildart Family History

Gildart Name Meaning

see Geldard .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Gilbert, Gillard, Hilgart, Goodart, Gilyard, Gilday, Gilder, Hillary

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Where is the Gildart family from?

You can see how Gildart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gildart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gildart families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 79 Gildart families living in New Brunswick. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gildart's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Gildart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gildart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gildart ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gildart. 65% of Gildart 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
    65%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gildart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gildart 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Gildart. 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 582 military records available for the last name Gildart. For the veterans among your Gildart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gildart lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Gildart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gildart in 1953 was 37, and 79 in 2003.

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