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Gilpatrick Family History

Gilpatrick Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Phádraig ‘son of the servant of (Saint) Patrick’ (see Kilpatrick).

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


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Where is the Gilpatrick family from?

You can see how Gilpatrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilpatrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilpatrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Gilpatrick families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilpatrick's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gilpatrick families in 1891.
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What did your Gilpatrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilpatrick. 100% of Gilpatrick women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gilpatrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilpatrick 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Gilpatrick. 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 Gilpatrick. For the veterans among your Gilpatrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilpatrick lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gilpatrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gilpatrick in 1952 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilpatrick 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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