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Gishlick Family History

Gishlick 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: Fishwick, Gillick, Garlick, Schlick, Gullick, Gulick, Ashlock, Golick

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Where is the Gishlick family from?

You can see how Gishlick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gishlick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gishlick family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gishlick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gishlick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gishlick 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 21 census records available for the last name Gishlick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gishlick 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gishlick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gishlick. For the veterans among your Gishlick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gishlick lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Gishlick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gishlick in 1970 was 66, and 97 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gishlick 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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