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Gillibrand Family History

Gillibrand Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Gillibrand, a Norman borrowing of Continental Germanic Giselbrand (*gisl- ‘hostage pledge’ + *brand- ‘sword’).

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


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Where is the Gillibrand family from?

You can see how Gillibrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillibrand family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillibrand families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Gillibrand families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillibrand's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gillibrand families in 1911.
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What did your Gillibrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gillibrand. 27% of Gillibrand men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 69% of Gillibrand women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gillibrand were Hairdresser and Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    27%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Hairdresser
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Gillibrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gillibrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillibrand 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Gillibrand. 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 563 military records available for the last name Gillibrand. For the veterans among your Gillibrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillibrand lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gillibrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gillibrand in 1961 was 46, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillibrand 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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