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Gilrain Family History

Gilrain 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: Gilpin, Gillan, Gilvin, Gilman, Girvin, Gillin, Germain, Drain, Blain

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Where is the Gilrain family from?

You can see how Gilrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilrain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gilrain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Gilrain families living in Yorkshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Gilrain's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gilrain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilrain 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 Gilrain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilrain. 100% of Gilrain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 994 census records available for the last name Gilrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilrain 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Gilrain. 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 169 military records available for the last name Gilrain. For the veterans among your Gilrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilrain lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gilrain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gilrain in 1965 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilrain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilrain 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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