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Gildein Family History

Gildein 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: Gilden, Gulden, Gilpin, Wilden, Gilgen, Gillen, Golden, Gildea

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Where is the Gildein family from?

You can see how Gildein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gildein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gildein families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gildein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gildein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gildein 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 Gildein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesgirl was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gildein. 100% of Gildein women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Gildein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Gildein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gildein 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gildein. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gildein. For the veterans among your Gildein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gildein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Gildein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gildein in 1968 was 80, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gildein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gildein 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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