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Gillaspy Family History

Gillaspy Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of Gillespie. This form of the surname is found mainly in Lancashire England.

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


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Where is the Gillaspy family from?

You can see how Gillaspy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillaspy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillaspy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Gillaspy families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillaspy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gillaspy families in 1911.
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What did your Gillaspy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gillaspy. 30% of Gillaspy men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Gillaspy women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gillaspy were Salesman and Operator.

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Telephone Operator
    17%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gillaspy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillaspy 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Gillaspy. 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 991 military records available for the last name Gillaspy. For the veterans among your Gillaspy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillaspy lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gillaspy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gillaspy in 1953 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

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