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Gilheney Family History

Gilheney 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: Gilgen, Gillen, Cheney, Filene, Gildner, Giltner, Gibney, Gilsenan

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Where is the Gilheney family from?

You can see how Gilheney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilheney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilheney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gilheney families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilheney's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Gilheney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilheney 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 114 census records available for the last name Gilheney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilheney 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gilheney. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gilheney. For the veterans among your Gilheney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilheney lifespan?

Average Gilheney life expectancy in 1993 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilheney 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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