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Gilooley Family History

Gilooley Surname Meaning

from Mac Giolla Ghuala see Gilhooly.

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


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You can see how Gilooley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilooley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilooley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Gilooley families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilooley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gilooley families in 1891.
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There are 182 census records available for the last name Gilooley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilooley 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gilooley. 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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There are 30 military records available for the last name Gilooley. For the veterans among your Gilooley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilooley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Gilooley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gilooley in 1976 was 81, and 85 in 1982.

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