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Gilcreas Family History

Gilcreas 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: Gilcrease, Kilcrease, Gilcrest, Giles, Gildea, Gilles, Gilkes

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Where is the Gilcreas family from?

You can see how Gilcreas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilcreas family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilcreas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gilcreas families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilcreas's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gilcreas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilcreas 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 112 census records available for the last name Gilcreas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilcreas 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Gilcreas. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gilcreas. For the veterans among your Gilcreas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilcreas lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1984, in the United States, Gilcreas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gilcreas in 1980 was 87, and 91 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilcreas 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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