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Gilcher Family History

Gilcher Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gilger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gilcher family from?

You can see how Gilcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gilcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gilcher families living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gilcher's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Gilcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilcher 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 Gilcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilcher. 20% of Gilcher men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Gilcher women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gilcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gilcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilcher 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Gilcher. 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 713 military records available for the last name Gilcher. For the veterans among your Gilcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilcher lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gilcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gilcher in 1954 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilcher 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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