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Gilchris Family History

Gilchris 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: Gilchrist, Gilchrest, Vilchis, Chris, Gillis, Vilches, Gehris

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Where is the Gilchris family from?

You can see how Gilchris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilchris family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gilchris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Gilchris families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilchris's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gilchris families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilchris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Gilchris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilchris 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gilchris. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gilchris. For the veterans among your Gilchris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilchris lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1964, in the United States, Gilchris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Gilchris in 1963 was 86, and 90 in 1964.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilchris 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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