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Gilholey Family History

Gilholey 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: Gilhooley, Gilhooly, Gilley, Gulley, Galley, Pilley, Gilboy, Cilley

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Where is the Gilholey family from?

You can see how Gilholey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilholey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Gilholey families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 4 Gilholey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Gilholey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gilholey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Gilholey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilholey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gilholey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gilholey. For the veterans among your Gilholey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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