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Gilaspy Family History

Gilaspy 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: Gillaspy, Glaspy, Gallaspy, Glasby, Glaspey, Giles, Glass, Vilas

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Where is the Gilaspy family from?

You can see how Gilaspy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilaspy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilaspy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Gilaspy family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilaspy's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Gilaspy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilaspy 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 378 census records available for the last name Gilaspy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilaspy 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gilaspy. 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 54 military records available for the last name Gilaspy. For the veterans among your Gilaspy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilaspy lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Gilaspy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gilaspy in 1980 was 72, and 64 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilaspy 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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