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Gilheany Family History

Gilheany 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: Gillean, Gilgen, Gillen, Gillian, Gildea, Gillman, Gilleran, Gilland

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Where is the Gilheany family from?

You can see how Gilheany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilheany family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gilheany families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Gilheany families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilheany's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gilheany families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilheany 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 Gilheany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bacteriologist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilheany. 50% of Gilheany men worked as a Bacteriologist.

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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

  • Bacteriologist
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

What Gilheany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Gilheany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilheany 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Gilheany. 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 99 military records available for the last name Gilheany. For the veterans among your Gilheany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilheany lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gilheany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gilheany in 1964 was 61, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilheany 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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