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Gilhey Family History

Gilhey 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: Gilley, Gilkey, Giles, Gulley, Galley, Pilley, Gilboy, Cilley, Willey

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Where is the Gilhey family from?

You can see how Gilhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilhey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilhey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gilhey families living in Indiana. This was about 39% of all the recorded Gilhey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gilhey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilhey 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 236 census records available for the last name Gilhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilhey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gilhey. 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 Gilhey. For the veterans among your Gilhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilhey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilhey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilhey

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