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Gilbreth was born in Oakland, California on May 24, 1878.

She was the second of ten children of William Moller, a builder's supply merchant ; and Annie Delger.

Both parents were of German descent.

She was educated at home until she was nine years old, when her formal schooling began at a public elementary school, where she was required to start from the first grade ( although she was rapidly promoted through the grades ).

She attended Oakland High School, where she was elected vice president of her senior class ; she graduated with exemplary grades in May 1896.