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Guilcher Family History

Guilcher 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: Gilcher, Pilcher, Fulcher, Hulcher, Guiler, Guiher, Guinther, Wilcher

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Where is the Guilcher family from?

You can see how Guilcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guilcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Guilcher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Guilcher family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Guilcher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Guilcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guilcher 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 74 census records available for the last name Guilcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guilcher 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Guilcher. 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 3 military records available for the last name Guilcher. For the veterans among your Guilcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guilcher lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Guilcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Guilcher in 1984 was 86, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guilcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guilcher 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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