Gilheany Family History

Gilheany Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Gillean, Gilgen, Gillen, Gillian, Gildea, Gillman, Gilleran, Gilland, Gilsenan, Gilhooly

2,000 record(s) for Gilheany

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
99	Military Records
161	Immigration Records
446	Census and Voter Lists
281	Member Trees

Where is the Gilheany family from?

You can see how Gilheany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilheany family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gilheany families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gilheany families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilheany's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gilheany families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilheany surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gilheany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, bacteriologist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilheany.

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

bacteriologist

50%

Painter

50%

What Gilheany family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 446 census records available for the last name Gilheany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilheany census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 161 immigration records available for the last name Gilheany. 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.

Military Records

There are 99 military records available for the last name Gilheany. For the veterans among your Gilheany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Gilheany lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gilheany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gilheany in 1964 was 61, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilheany ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.