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Gilcoine Family History

Gilcoine 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: Kilcoyne, Giacone, Gascoigne, Gilbride, Gilmore, Gilpin, Gilling

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Where is the Gilcoine family from?

You can see how Gilcoine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilcoine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gilcoine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gilcoine families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gilcoine's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gilcoine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilcoine 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 92 census records available for the last name Gilcoine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilcoine 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gilcoine. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gilcoine. For the veterans among your Gilcoine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilcoine lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gilcoine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gilcoine in 1965 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilcoine 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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