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Gilchiest Family History

Gilchiest 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: Gilchrest, Gilchrist, Gilcrest, Vilches, Gillies, Vilchis, Gilcher

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Where is the Gilchiest family from?

You can see how Gilchiest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilchiest family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gilchiest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Gilchiest families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilchiest's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilchiest families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Gilchiest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilchiest 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gilchiest. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gilchiest. For the veterans among your Gilchiest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilchiest 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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