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Gilas Family History

Gilas 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: Giles, Vilas, Milas, Silas, Glas, Galas, Bilas, Gibas, Gills, Filas

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Where is the Gilas family from?

You can see how Gilas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Gilas families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gilas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilas 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 did your Gilas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilas. 100% of Gilas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gilas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Gilas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilas 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Gilas. 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 54 military records available for the last name Gilas. For the veterans among your Gilas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gilas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gilas in 1966 was 79, and 25 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilas 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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