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Gilak Family History

Gilak Surname 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: Bilak, Filak, Gill, Giles, Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Pilat, Wilk, Dolak

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Where is the Gilak family from?

You can see how Gilak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gilak families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gilak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Gilak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilak 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gilak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Gilak. For the veterans among your Gilak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Gilak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gilak in 1968 was 78, and 52 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilak 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.

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