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Gilkeyson Family History

Gilkeyson 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: Gilkerson, Gilkeson, Gilkison, Wilkenson, Wilkerson, Gilbertson

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Where is the Gilkeyson family from?

You can see how Gilkeyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilkeyson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Gilkeyson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gilkeyson family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilkeyson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gilkeyson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilkeyson 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 Gilkeyson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilkeyson. 100% of Gilkeyson men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gilkeyson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Gilkeyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilkeyson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gilkeyson. 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 37 military records available for the last name Gilkeyson. For the veterans among your Gilkeyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilkeyson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Gilkeyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gilkeyson in 1960 was 61, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilkeyson 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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