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Gilruth Family History

Gilruth Surname Meaning

From gille ruadh ‘red-headed boy’ or the same used as a given name, this term has various origins.

It may also be a reduced form, which can be compared to Gilroy.

Additionally, it could derive from McIlroy, which contains the same name in the genitive case.

The evolution of names often reflects cultural and linguistic changes over time.

Understanding these origins provides insight into naming conventions and heritage.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gilruth family from?

You can see how Gilruth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilruth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilruth families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Gilruth families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gilruth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilruth families in 1891.
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What did your Gilruth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilruth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilruth 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Gilruth. 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 277 military records available for the last name Gilruth. For the veterans among your Gilruth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilruth lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gilruth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gilruth in 1958 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilruth 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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