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Gilgrist Family History

Gilgrist 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: Siegrist, Gilchrist, Gilcrest, Sigrist, Pilgrim, Gilbride, Grist

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Where is the Gilgrist family from?

You can see how Gilgrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilgrist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gilgrist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Gilgrist families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilgrist's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Gilgrist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilgrist 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 Gilgrist ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gilgrist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Gilgrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilgrist 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Gilgrist. 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 35 military records available for the last name Gilgrist. For the veterans among your Gilgrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilgrist lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Gilgrist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gilgrist in 1978 was 78, and 90 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilgrist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilgrist 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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