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Gilhollie Family History

Gilhollie 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: Gilhooly, Hollie, Gilhooley, Millhollin, Gillie, Hollier, Gilmore

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Where is the Gilhollie family from?

You can see how Gilhollie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilhollie family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Gilhollie families living in Roxburghshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gilhollie's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Gilhollie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Gilhollie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilhollie 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 Gilhollie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilhollie. For the veterans among your Gilhollie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilhollie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilhollie 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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