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Gilp Family History

Gilp 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: Gill, Gil, Gipp, Gilb, Gile, Gall, Gale, Gal, Grill, Gold

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Where is the Gilp family from?

You can see how Gilp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilp family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gilp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Gilp families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilp's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Gilp families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilp 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 Gilp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilp. 100% of Gilp 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
    100%

What Gilp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Gilp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilp 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Gilp. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gilp. For the veterans among your Gilp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilp lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gilp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gilp in 1967 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilp 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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