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Gilkie Family History

Gilkie 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: Wilkie, Milkie, Gillie, Gilpin, Ogilvie, Hilke, Galkin, Goldie, Gille

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Where is the Gilkie family from?

You can see how Gilkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilkie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilkie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gilkie families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilkie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilkie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilkie 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 Gilkie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gilkie. 67% of Gilkie men worked as a Fisher.

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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 1921

  • Fisher
    67%
  • Fisherman
    34%

What Gilkie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Gilkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilkie 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Gilkie. 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 48 military records available for the last name Gilkie. For the veterans among your Gilkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilkie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gilkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gilkie in 1967 was 91, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilkie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilkie 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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