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Gilsey Family History

Gilsey 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: Wilsey, Gilley, Gilkey, Giesey, Giles, Gulley, Galley, Giesel, Pilley

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Where is the Gilsey family from?

You can see how Gilsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gilsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gilsey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gilsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilsey. 34% of Gilsey men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Gilsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Gilsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilsey 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Gilsey. 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 135 military records available for the last name Gilsey. For the veterans among your Gilsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilsey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Gilsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gilsey in 1965 was 83, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilsey 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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