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Gilhead Family History

Gilhead 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: Gildea, Gilham, Gillean, Giles, Gilbert, Giller, Gillard, Head

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilhead 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 Gilhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilhead. 100% of Gilhead men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Gilhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilhead 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gilhead. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gilhead. For the veterans among your Gilhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilhead lifespan?

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