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Gilholy Family History

Gilholy 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, Gilboy, Gilroy, Gillooly, Gilly, Gillogly, Gilhooley, Gill

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Where is the Gilholy family from?

You can see how Gilholy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilholy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilholy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 6 Gilholy families living in Midlothian. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gilholy's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gilholy families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Gilholy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilholy 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Gilholy. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gilholy. For the veterans among your Gilholy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilholy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Gilholy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gilholy in 1970 was 84, and 75 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilholy 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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