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Gilchriste Family History

Gilchriste 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, Gilcrest, Gilbride, Christo, Christ, Wilhite

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Where is the Gilchriste family from?

You can see how Gilchriste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilchriste family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gilchriste families were found in USA in 1920. There were 3 Gilchriste families living in Lanarkshire, which was the highest population of Gilchriste families in 1851 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilchriste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Gilchriste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilchriste 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gilchriste. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gilchriste. For the veterans among your Gilchriste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilchriste lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Gilchriste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gilchriste in 1971 was 70, and 92 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilchriste 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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