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Gilreth Family History

Gilreth 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, Gilbreth, Gillett, Gulseth, Hildreth, Greth, Gillet

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Where is the Gilreth family from?

You can see how Gilreth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilreth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilreth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gilreth family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilreth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gilreth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilreth 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 Gilreth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilreth. 100% of Gilreth men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Gilreth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilreth 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gilreth. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gilreth. For the veterans among your Gilreth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilreth lifespan?

Average Gilreth life expectancy in 1980 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilreth 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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