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Gilhuley Family History

Gilhuley 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, Gilhooley, Gulley, Galley, Pilley, Cilley, Willey, Tilley

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Where is the Gilhuley family from?

You can see how Gilhuley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilhuley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gilhuley families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 7 Gilhuley families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilhuley's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Gilhuley families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Gilhuley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilhuley 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Gilhuley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gilhuley. For the veterans among your Gilhuley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilhuley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gilhuley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gilhuley in 1965 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilhuley 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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