This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gilenwaters family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gilenwaters Family History

Gilenwaters 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: Gillenwater, Dewaters, Goldwater, Fulenwider, Eisenhauer, Waters

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gilenwaters family from?

You can see how Gilenwaters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilenwaters family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilenwaters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gilenwaters family living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilenwaters's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Gilenwaters families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilenwaters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Gilenwaters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilenwaters. 100% of Gilenwaters men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Gilenwaters | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gilenwaters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Gilenwaters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilenwaters census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gilenwaters

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gilenwaters. 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.

View all Gilenwaters immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Gilenwaters. For the veterans among your Gilenwaters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gilenwaters military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gilenwaters family history

Discover More

What is the average Gilenwaters lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilenwaters 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilenwaters

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gilenwaters family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial