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Gilks Family History

Gilks Surname Meaning

see Gilkes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gilks family from?

You can see how Gilks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gilks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Gilks families living in Warwickshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Gilks's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gilks families in 1891.
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What did your Gilks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilks. 18% of Gilks men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Gilks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilks were Professional Fireman Heavy Worker and 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

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Professional Fireman Heavy Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Gilks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Gilks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilks 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Gilks. 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 743 military records available for the last name Gilks. For the veterans among your Gilks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilks lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gilks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gilks in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilks 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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