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Gilheaney Family History

Gilheaney 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: Heaney, Greaney, Gillean, Gilhooley, Glenney, Cheaney, Mullaney

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Where is the Gilheaney family from?

You can see how Gilheaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilheaney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilheaney family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilheaney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gilheaney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilheaney 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 79 census records available for the last name Gilheaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilheaney 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Gilheaney. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gilheaney. For the veterans among your Gilheaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilheaney lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Gilheaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gilheaney in 1988 was 75, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilheaney 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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