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Gilker Family History

Gilker 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: Giller, Gilmer, Gilger, Gilkes, Gilkey, Kilker, Hilker, Wilker

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Where is the Gilker family from?

You can see how Gilker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilker families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Gilker families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Gilker's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Gilker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilker 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 Gilker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilker. 100% of Gilker women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

What Gilker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gilker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilker 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Gilker. 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 365 military records available for the last name Gilker. For the veterans among your Gilker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gilker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gilker in 1963 was 84, and 46 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilker 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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