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Where is the Gilani family from?

You can see how Gilani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilani family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gilani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gilani families living in Texas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gilani's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gilani families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilani 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 Gilani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Gilani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilani 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Gilani. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gilani. For the veterans among your Gilani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilani lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Gilani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gilani in 1978 was 45, and 54 in 2003.

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