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Gilbo Family History

Gilbo Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Guilbault.

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


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Where is the Gilbo family from?

You can see how Gilbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilbo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilbo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Gilbo families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilbo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gilbo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilbo 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 Gilbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilbo. 45% of Gilbo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gilbo women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilbo were Assembler and Student Nurse.

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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
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Foreman
    8%
  • Assembler
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Student Nurse
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gilbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilbo 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Gilbo. 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 945 military records available for the last name Gilbo. For the veterans among your Gilbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilbo lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gilbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gilbo in 1958 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilbo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilbo 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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