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Gillicuddy Family History

Gillicuddy 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: Mcgillicuddy, Gilliland, Gilliard, Golliday, Gillund, Gilliand

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Where is the Gillicuddy family from?

You can see how Gillicuddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillicuddy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gillicuddy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Gillicuddy families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillicuddy's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Gillicuddy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Gillicuddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillicuddy 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Gillicuddy. 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 123 military records available for the last name Gillicuddy. For the veterans among your Gillicuddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillicuddy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillicuddy 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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