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Gillaspey Family History

Gillaspey 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: Gillaspy, Gallaspy, Gillaspie, Glaspey, Gillespie, Gilley, Gillispie

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Where is the Gillaspey family from?

You can see how Gillaspey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillaspey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillaspey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gillaspey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillaspey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gillaspey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillaspey 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 Gillaspey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gillaspey. 50% of Gillaspey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Gillaspey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Gillaspey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillaspey 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 Gillaspey. 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 154 military records available for the last name Gillaspey. For the veterans among your Gillaspey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillaspey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gillaspey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gillaspey in 1963 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gillaspey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillaspey 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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