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Gilreath Family History

Gilreath Name Meaning

Scottish: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Gilbreath, Kamrath, Leith, Galbreath, Gilbreth, Galbreth, Gilcrest

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Where is the Gilreath family from?

You can see how Gilreath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilreath family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilreath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Gilreath families living in North Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gilreath's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Gilreath families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilreath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilreath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilreath. 30% of Gilreath men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Gilreath women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gilreath were Farming and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Housework
    8%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 172 immigration records available for the last name Gilreath. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gilreath. For the veterans among your Gilreath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilreath lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gilreath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gilreath in 1942 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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