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Gilea Family History

Gilea 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, Gildea, Rilea, Galea, Gile, Gill, Gale, Miles, Villa, Gioia

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Where is the Gilea family from?

You can see how Gilea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilea family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gilea family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilea's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Gilea families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilea 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 277 census records available for the last name Gilea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilea 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Gilea. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gilea. For the veterans among your Gilea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilea lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Gilea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gilea in 1974 was 47, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilea 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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