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Gilcris Family History

Gilcris 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: Gillis, Gilchrist, Vilchis, Gilcrest, Giles, Pilgrim, Idris, Gilbride

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Where is the Gilcris family from?

You can see how Gilcris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilcris family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilcris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gilcris families living in Vermont. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gilcris's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Gilcris families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilcris 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 Gilcris ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Gilcris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilcris 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 Gilcris. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gilcris. For the veterans among your Gilcris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilcris lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gilcris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gilcris in 1966 was 70, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilcris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilcris 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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