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Gilkison Family History

Gilkison Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Gilkerson. Irish: from Mag Uilcín ‘son of Uilcín’ see Culkin.

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


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Where is the Gilkison family from?

You can see how Gilkison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilkison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilkison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Gilkison families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gilkison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gilkison families in 1891.
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What did your Gilkison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilkison. 32% of Gilkison men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Gilkison women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilkison were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Sewing
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Gilkison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilkison 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Gilkison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilkison. For the veterans among your Gilkison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilkison lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gilkison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gilkison in 1952 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

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