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Gilhespy Family History

Gilhespy Surname Meaning

see Gillespie.

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


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Where is the Gilhespy family from?

You can see how Gilhespy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilhespy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Gilhespy families living in Durham. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gilhespy's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gilhespy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilhespy 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 Gilhespy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilhespy. 100% of Gilhespy men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Gilhespy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Grocers Assistant
    4%

What Gilhespy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilhespy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilhespy 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Gilhespy. 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 311 military records available for the last name Gilhespy. For the veterans among your Gilhespy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilhespy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Gilhespy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gilhespy in 1977 was 61, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilhespy 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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