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Gilcrease Family History

Gilcrease Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Scottish Gilchrist.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gilcrease family from?

You can see how Gilcrease families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilcrease family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilcrease families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gilcrease families living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gilcrease's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Gilcrease families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilcrease 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 Gilcrease ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilcrease. 34% of Gilcrease men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gilcrease women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilcrease were Farming and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Gilcrease family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gilcrease. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilcrease 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Gilcrease. 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 873 military records available for the last name Gilcrease. For the veterans among your Gilcrease ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilcrease lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gilcrease life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Gilcrease in 1945 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

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