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Gilyeat Family History

Gilyeat 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, Gillett, Gildea, Gillet, Galyean, Gillean, Balyeat, Gilreath

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Where is the Gilyeat family from?

You can see how Gilyeat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilyeat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gilyeat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Gilyeat families living in Durham. This was about 61% of all the recorded Gilyeat's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gilyeat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilyeat 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 Gilyeat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilyeat. 100% of Gilyeat 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%

What Gilyeat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Gilyeat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilyeat 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Gilyeat. 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 57 military records available for the last name Gilyeat. For the veterans among your Gilyeat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilyeat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gilyeat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gilyeat in 1963 was 79, and 29 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilyeat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilyeat 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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