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Gilispie Family History

Gilispie 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: Gillispie, Gillespie, Gillaspie, Glaspie, Gilpin, Filippi, Gillie

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Where is the Gilispie family from?

You can see how Gilispie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilispie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilispie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Gilispie families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilispie's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Gilispie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilispie 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 Gilispie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilispie. 41% of Gilispie men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Gilispie women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilispie were Blacksmith and Housekeeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Blacksmith
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Typist
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
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What Gilispie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gilispie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilispie 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Gilispie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 156 military records available for the last name Gilispie. For the veterans among your Gilispie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilispie lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Gilispie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gilispie in 1975 was 83, and 81 in 2003.

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