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Gilcoyne Family History

Gilcoyne 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, Gascoyne, Coyne, Gilboy, Gilmore, Falcone

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Where is the Gilcoyne family from?

You can see how Gilcoyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilcoyne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilcoyne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gilcoyne families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilcoyne's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gilcoyne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilcoyne 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 Gilcoyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer Heavy Work was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilcoyne. 100% of Gilcoyne men worked as a Builders Labourer Heavy Work.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer Heavy Work
    100%

What Gilcoyne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Gilcoyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilcoyne 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gilcoyne. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gilcoyne. For the veterans among your Gilcoyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilcoyne lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilcoyne 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilcoyne

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