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Gilbat Family History

Gilbat Surname 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: Gilbert, Pilat, Gilboy, Gilbo, Golba, Bilbao, Galat, Gibas, Gillan

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Where is the Gilbat family from?

You can see how Gilbat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilbat families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gilbat families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gilbat's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gilbat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gilbat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilbat. 100% of Gilbat women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Gilbat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbat 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gilbat. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gilbat. For the veterans among your Gilbat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbat lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilbat

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