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Gilkes Family History

Gilkes Surname Meaning

English (Oxfordshire and Middlesex): variant of Jelks.

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


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Where is the Gilkes family from?

You can see how Gilkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gilkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 153 Gilkes families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gilkes's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Gilkes families in 1891.
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What did your Gilkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aero Engine Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilkes. 10% of Gilkes men worked as an Aero Engine Fitter and 75% of Gilkes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilkes were French Polisher and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Aero Engine Fitter
    10%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • General Farm Worker
    7%
  • French Polisher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Gilkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilkes 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 Gilkes. 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 988 military records available for the last name Gilkes. For the veterans among your Gilkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilkes lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gilkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gilkes in 1952 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilkes 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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