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Gilrath Family History

Gilrath 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: Gilreath, Milbrath, Gierach, Walrath, Mcilrath, Gilbreath, Gilbreth

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Where is the Gilrath family from?

You can see how Gilrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilrath family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Gilrath family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilrath's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gilrath families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilrath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Gilrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilrath 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 Gilrath. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gilrath. For the veterans among your Gilrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilrath lifespan?

Average Gilrath life expectancy in 1983 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilrath 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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