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Gilky Family History

Gilky 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: Gilkey, Gilly, Gill, Giles, Lilly, Gilboy, Tilly, Wilk, Wilby, Iley

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Where is the Gilky family from?

You can see how Gilky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilky family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Gilky families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilky's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilky families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilky 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 Gilky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilky. 67% of Gilky men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gilky women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Porter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Gilky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilky 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gilky. 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 95 military records available for the last name Gilky. For the veterans among your Gilky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Gilky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Gilky in 1969 was 58, and 59 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilky 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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