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Gilcrist Family History

Gilcrist Name 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: Gilchrist, Gilcrest, Gilchrest, Gilbride, Grist, Crist, Gillis

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Where is the Gilcrist family from?

You can see how Gilcrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilcrist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilcrist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Gilcrist families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Gilcrist's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gilcrist families in 1911.
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What did your Gilcrist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilcrist. 17% of Gilcrist men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Gilcrist women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilcrist were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Plumber
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gilcrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilcrist 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Gilcrist. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 247 military records available for the last name Gilcrist. For the veterans among your Gilcrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilcrist lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gilcrist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gilcrist in 1968 was 61, and 44 in 2003.

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