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Gilcoat Family History

Gilcoat 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: Wilcott, Silcott, Chilcoat, Gillott, Gilbert, Pilat, Gilboy, Walcott

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Where is the Gilcoat family from?

You can see how Gilcoat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilcoat family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilcoat families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gilcoat family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilcoat's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Gilcoat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilcoat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gilcoat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilcoat. 100% of Gilcoat men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gilcoat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Gilcoat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilcoat 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 Gilcoat. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gilcoat. For the veterans among your Gilcoat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilcoat lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Gilcoat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gilcoat in 1973 was 67, and 65 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilcoat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilcoat 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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