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Gilhespie Family History

Gilhespie Surname Meaning

see Gillespie.

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


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Where is the Gilhespie family from?

You can see how Gilhespie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilhespie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gilhespie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Gilhespie families living in Northumberland. This was about 51% of all the recorded Gilhespie's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Gilhespie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilhespie 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 Gilhespie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer (ship Yard) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilhespie. 100% of Gilhespie men worked as a Labourer (ship Yard) and 100% of Gilhespie 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer (ship Yard)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gilhespie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Gilhespie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilhespie 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Gilhespie. 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 61 military records available for the last name Gilhespie. For the veterans among your Gilhespie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilhespie lifespan?

Average Gilhespie life expectancy in 1978 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilhespie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilhespie 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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