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Gilchreaf Family History

Gilchreaf 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, Gilcrease, Gilcrest, Gilcher, Gilstrap, Gilmore

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Where is the Gilchreaf family from?

You can see how Gilchreaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilchreaf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Gilchreaf families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilchreaf's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gilchreaf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilchreaf 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 2 census records available for the last name Gilchreaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilchreaf 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 Gilchreaf. 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 Gilchreaf. For the veterans among your Gilchreaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilchreaf lifespan?

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