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Gilkey Family History

Gilkey Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): possibly a pet form of the Scottish personal name Gilchrist.

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


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Where is the Gilkey family from?

You can see how Gilkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilkey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Gilkey family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilkey's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Gilkey families in 1841.
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What did your Gilkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilkey. 50% of Gilkey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Gilkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilkey 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 Gilkey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gilkey. For the veterans among your Gilkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilkey lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Gilkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Gilkey in 1940 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilkey 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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