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Gilcreest Family History

Gilcreest 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: Gilcrest, Gilcrease, Gilchrest, Gilchrist, Kilcrease, Giles, Gilbert

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Where is the Gilcreest family from?

You can see how Gilcreest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilcreest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilcreest family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gilcreest's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Gilcreest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilcreest 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 203 census records available for the last name Gilcreest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilcreest 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gilcreest. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gilcreest. For the veterans among your Gilcreest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilcreest lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1976, in the United States, Gilcreest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gilcreest in 1973 was 87, and 92 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilcreest 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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