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Gildroy Family History

Gildroy Surname Meaning

variant of Gilroy reduced from McIlroy with intrusive -d-. possible reduced form of McElderry.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gildroy family from?

You can see how Gildroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gildroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gildroy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Gildroy families living in Staffordshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gildroy's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Gildroy families in 1891.
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What did your Gildroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gildroy. 100% of Gildroy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Gildroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gildroy 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Gildroy. 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 83 military records available for the last name Gildroy. For the veterans among your Gildroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gildroy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gildroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gildroy in 1966 was 75, and 16 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gildroy 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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