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Gillcrease Family History

Gillcrease Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gilcrease, Kilcrease, Gilcrest, Gilleran, Gilles, Gillette, Gillean

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Where is the Gillcrease family from?

You can see how Gillcrease families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillcrease family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Gillcrease families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Gillcrease families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gillcrease's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gillcrease families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillcrease surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Gillcrease. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillcrease 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gillcrease. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gillcrease. For the veterans among your Gillcrease ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillcrease lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1984, in the United States, Gillcrease life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gillcrease in 1981 was 65, and 68 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillcrease 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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