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Gilpatrick Name Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Phádraig ‘son of the servant of (Saint) Patrick’ (see Kilpatrick ).

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


Similar surnames: Kilpatrick, Patrick, Fitzpatrick, Gilpin, Millerick, Gilpatric

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Where is the Gilpatrick family from?

You can see how Gilpatrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilpatrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilpatrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 30 Gilpatrick families living in Maine. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gilpatrick's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gilpatrick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilpatrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilpatrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilpatrick. 29% of Gilpatrick men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Gilpatrick women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilpatrick were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Waitress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Gilpatrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilpatrick 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Gilpatrick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilpatrick. For the veterans among your Gilpatrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilpatrick lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gilpatrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gilpatrick in 1952 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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