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Gilkeson Family History

Gilkeson Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Gilkerson. This surname is now rare in Britian.

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


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Where is the Gilkeson family from?

You can see how Gilkeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilkeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilkeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gilkeson families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gilkeson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilkeson families in 1891.
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What did your Gilkeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilkeson. 27% of Gilkeson men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Gilkeson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilkeson were Miner and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Nurse
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gilkeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilkeson 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Gilkeson. 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 737 military records available for the last name Gilkeson. For the veterans among your Gilkeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilkeson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gilkeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gilkeson in 1960 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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