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Gilhrist Family History

Gilhrist 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: Gilchrist, Ghrist, Gilchrest, Gilcrest, Gilbride, Grist, Christ

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Where is the Gilhrist family from?

You can see how Gilhrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilhrist family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Gilhrist families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Gilhrist families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilhrist's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilhrist families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilhrist 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 Gilhrist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilhrist. 100% of Gilhrist 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Gilhrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilhrist 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gilhrist. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gilhrist. For the veterans among your Gilhrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilhrist lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilhrist

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