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Gilcherist Family History

Gilcherist 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: Gilchrist, Gilchrest, Gilcrest, Gilcher, Gilbert, Pilcher, Christ

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Where is the Gilcherist family from?

You can see how Gilcherist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilcherist family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gilcherist families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Gilcherist families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilcherist's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilcherist families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilcherist 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 Gilcherist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilcherist 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gilcherist. 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 Gilcherist. For the veterans among your Gilcherist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilcherist lifespan?

Average Gilcherist life expectancy in 1974 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilcherist 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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