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Gilkrist Family History

Gilkrist 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: Gilchrist, Gilcrest, Gilbride, Grist, Gillis, Krist, Gilkes, Siegrist

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Where is the Gilkrist family from?

You can see how Gilkrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilkrist family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gilkrist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Gilkrist families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gilkrist's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Gilkrist families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Gilkrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilkrist 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gilkrist. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gilkrist. For the veterans among your Gilkrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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