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Gilcrest Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Gilchrist . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Gilchrest, Gilcrease, Gilbreth, Kilcrease, Gillies, Gilbreath, Bires

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Where is the Gilcrest family from?

You can see how Gilcrest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilcrest family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilcrest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Gilcrest families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gilcrest's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gilcrest families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilcrest 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 Gilcrest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilcrest. 29% of Gilcrest men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Gilcrest women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilcrest were Clerk and Maid. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gilcrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilcrest 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Gilcrest. 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 394 military records available for the last name Gilcrest. For the veterans among your Gilcrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilcrest lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gilcrest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gilcrest in 1962 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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