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Gilb Family History

Gilb Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Gilbert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gilb family from?

You can see how Gilb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gilb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Gilb families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Gilb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gilb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilb 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 Gilb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilb. 14% of Gilb men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Gilb women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilb were Clerk and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Helper
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gilb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilb 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Gilb. 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 929 military records available for the last name Gilb. For the veterans among your Gilb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilb lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gilb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gilb in 1954 was 55, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilb ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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