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Gilch Family History

Gilch 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: Pilch, Zilch, Milch, Wilch, Gill, Rich, Balch, Giles, Milich, Winch

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Where is the Gilch family from?

You can see how Gilch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilch family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Gilch families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gilch's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilch families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilch 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 Gilch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilch. 67% of Gilch men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Chauffeur
    34%

What Gilch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Gilch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilch 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Gilch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilch. For the veterans among your Gilch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gilch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gilch in 1964 was 67, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilch 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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