This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gilehrist family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gilehrist Family History

Gilehrist 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, Siegrist, Ghrist, Gehris, Gilcrest, Giles

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gilehrist family from?

You can see how Gilehrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilehrist family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Gilehrist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Gilehrist family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilehrist's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Gilehrist families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilehrist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1861
  • 1881
  • 1891
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gilehrist ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gilehrist. 100% of Gilehrist men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Gilehrist | Data not to scale

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

Canada shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gilehrist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Gilehrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilehrist census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gilehrist

Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Gilehrist. 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.

View all Gilehrist immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Gilehrist. For the veterans among your Gilehrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gilehrist military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gilehrist family history

Discover More

What is the average Gilehrist lifespan?

Average Gilehrist life expectancy in 1982 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilehrist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilehrist 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gilehrist family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial