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 Gilhaney family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gilhaney Family History

Gilhaney 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: Mullaney, Haney, Delaney, Graney, Mulvaney, Chaney, Gildner, Blaney

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gilhaney family from?

You can see how Gilhaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilhaney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilhaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Gilhaney family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilhaney's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Gilhaney families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilhaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gilhaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Gilhaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilhaney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gilhaney

Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Gilhaney. 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 Gilhaney immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Gilhaney. For the veterans among your Gilhaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gilhaney military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gilhaney family history

Discover More

What is the average Gilhaney lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1990, in the United States, Gilhaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gilhaney in 1984 was 61, and 79 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilhaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilhaney 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 Gilhaney family tree

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