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Gilhool Family History

Gilhool 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: Gilhooly, Gillooly, Gilhooley, Gill, Gilboy, Gilmore, Nichol, Gilbo

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Where is the Gilhool family from?

You can see how Gilhool families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilhool family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilhool families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gilhool families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilhool's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gilhool families in 1891.
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What did your Gilhool ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilhool. 50% of Gilhool men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gilhool women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Gilhool family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Gilhool. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilhool 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gilhool. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gilhool. For the veterans among your Gilhool ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilhool lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Gilhool life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gilhool in 1953 was 48, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilhool 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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