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Gilfeather Family History

Gilfeather Surname Meaning

from Mac Gille Pheadair see Kilfeather.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gilfeather family from?

You can see how Gilfeather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfeather family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilfeather families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 8 Gilfeather families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilfeather's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Gilfeather families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilfeather 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 Gilfeather ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilfeather. 50% of Gilfeather men worked as a Manager and 100% of Gilfeather women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Gilfeather family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilfeather. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfeather 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Gilfeather. 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 292 military records available for the last name Gilfeather. For the veterans among your Gilfeather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilfeather lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gilfeather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gilfeather in 1952 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilfeather 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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