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Gilyeart Family History

Gilyeart 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: Gilbert, Gilyard, Giller, Gillard, Wilbert, Wilfert, Gellert, Gilmer

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Where is the Gilyeart family from?

You can see how Gilyeart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilyeart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilyeart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gilyeart families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilyeart's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gilyeart families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Gilyeart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilyeart 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gilyeart. 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 Gilyeart. For the veterans among your Gilyeart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilyeart lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Gilyeart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gilyeart in 1967 was 88, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilyeart 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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