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Gillaspia Family History

Gillaspia 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: Gillaspie, Gillespie, Gillaspy, Gillispie, Villasana, Gallaspy

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Where is the Gillaspia family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gillaspia. 100% of Gillaspia men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Gillaspia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Gillaspia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillaspia 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gillaspia. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gillaspia. For the veterans among your Gillaspia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillaspia lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gillaspia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gillaspia in 1956 was 60, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillaspia 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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