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Gillhooley Family History

Gillhooley 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: Gilhooley, Gilhooly, Gillooly, Gillogly, Hooley, Gallogly, Hillhouse

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Where is the Gillhooley family from?

You can see how Gillhooley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillhooley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gillhooley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gillhooley family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillhooley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gillhooley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Gillhooley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillhooley 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gillhooley. 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 44 military records available for the last name Gillhooley. For the veterans among your Gillhooley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillhooley lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1999, in the United States, Gillhooley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gillhooley in 1946 was 40, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillhooley 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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