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Gilkooly Family History

Gilkooly 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: Gilhooly, Gillooly, Gillogly, Gilhooley, Gilboy, Gallogly, Gilroy

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Where is the Gilkooly family from?

You can see how Gilkooly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilkooly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Gilkooly families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Gilkooly families living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilkooly's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Gilkooly families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Gilkooly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilkooly 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gilkooly. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gilkooly. For the veterans among your Gilkooly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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