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Gilcriest Family History

Gilcriest 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: Gilcrest, Gilchrist, Gilchrest, Griest, Gilcrease, Gillies, Giles

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Where is the Gilcriest family from?

You can see how Gilcriest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilcriest family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Gilcriest families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Gilcriest families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gilcriest's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gilcriest families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Gilcriest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilcriest 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 Gilcriest. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gilcriest. For the veterans among your Gilcriest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilcriest lifespan?

Average Gilcriest life expectancy in 2001 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilcriest 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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