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Gilchr Family History

Gilchr 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: Gilcher, Pilch, Zilch, Giller, Pilcher, Gilmer, Milch, Gilger

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Where is the Gilchr family from?

You can see how Gilchr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilchr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilchr family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilchr's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gilchr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilchr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Gilchr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilchr 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gilchr. 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 military records available for the last name Gilchr. For the veterans among your Gilchr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilchr lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Gilchr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gilchr in 1988 was 37, and 59 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilchr 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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