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Gilchnist Family History

Gilchnist 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, Vilchis, Gilcrest, Christ, Gillis, Galanis

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Where is the Gilchnist family from?

You can see how Gilchnist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilchnist family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gilchnist family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilchnist's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gilchnist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilchnist 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 Gilchnist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilchnist. 100% of Gilchnist women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gilchnist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Gilchnist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilchnist 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gilchnist. 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 Gilchnist. For the veterans among your Gilchnist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilchnist lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilchnist

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