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Gillcrist Family History

Gillcrist Surname Meaning

see Gilchrist.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gillcrist family from?

You can see how Gillcrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillcrist family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillcrist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Gillcrist family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillcrist's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gillcrist families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Gillcrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillcrist 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Gillcrist. 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 124 military records available for the last name Gillcrist. For the veterans among your Gillcrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillcrist lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Gillcrist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gillcrist in 1964 was 71, and 79 in 2000.

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