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Gilhooley Family History

Gilhooley Surname Meaning

Irish (Leitrim and Limerick): variant of Gillooly.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gilhooley family from?

You can see how Gilhooley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilhooley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilhooley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Gilhooley families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gilhooley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gilhooley families in 1891.
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What did your Gilhooley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Moulderheavy Wo and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilhooley. 100% of Gilhooley men worked as an Iron Moulderheavy Wo and 72% of Gilhooley 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

  • Iron Moulderheavy Wo
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Helper National Service
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    8%
  • Parlourmaid
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gilhooley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilhooley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gilhooley. 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 705 military records available for the last name Gilhooley. For the veterans among your Gilhooley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilhooley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gilhooley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gilhooley in 1957 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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