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Gilvey Family History

Gilvey 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: Silvey, Gilley, Gilkey, Giles, Gulley, Galley, Pilley, Gilboy, Cilley

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Where is the Gilvey family from?

You can see how Gilvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilvey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gilvey families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Gilvey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gilvey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilvey 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 Gilvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilvey. 100% of Gilvey 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%

What Gilvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Gilvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilvey 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Gilvey. 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 154 military records available for the last name Gilvey. For the veterans among your Gilvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilvey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gilvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gilvey in 1959 was 61, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilvey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilvey 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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