Gilrey Family History

Gilrey Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Gilroy, Gilley, Gilkey, Giles, Gulley, Galley, Pilley, Gilboy, Cilley, Willey

385 record(s) for Gilrey

135	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
6	Military Records
87	Immigration Records
146	Census and Voter Lists
11	Member Trees

Where is the Gilrey family from?

You can see how Gilrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gilrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gilrey families living in Vermont. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilrey's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Gilrey families in 1880.

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

What did your Gilrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilrey.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Gilrey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 146 census records available for the last name Gilrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilrey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 87 immigration records available for the last name Gilrey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gilrey. For the veterans among your Gilrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Gilrey lifespan?

Average Gilrey life expectancy in 2002 was 102 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilrey 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.