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Gilchrese Family History

Gilchrese 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: Gilchrest, Gilchrist, Gilcrease, Gilcrest, Vilches, Kilcrease

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Where is the Gilchrese family from?

You can see how Gilchrese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilchrese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilchrese family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilchrese's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Gilchrese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilchrese 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 12 census records available for the last name Gilchrese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilchrese 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Gilchrese. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gilchrese. For the veterans among your Gilchrese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilchrese lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1998, in the United States, Gilchrese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gilchrese in 1993 was 71, and 81 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilchrese 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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