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Gilchriese Family History

Gilchriese 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, Gilcrease, Gilcrest, Gilbride, Griese, Vilches

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Where is the Gilchriese family from?

You can see how Gilchriese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilchriese family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gilchriese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Gilchriese family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilchriese's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Gilchriese families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilchriese 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 45 census records available for the last name Gilchriese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilchriese 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gilchriese. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gilchriese. For the veterans among your Gilchriese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilchriese lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gilchriese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gilchriese in 1948 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilchriese 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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