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Gilewich Family History

Gilewich 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: Gleich, Miletich, Milich, Goldrich, Milovich, Gerich, Lillich

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Where is the Gilewich family from?

You can see how Gilewich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilewich family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Gilewich families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilewich's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Gilewich families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Gilewich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilewich 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gilewich. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gilewich. For the veterans among your Gilewich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilewich lifespan?

Average Gilewich life expectancy in 1988 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilewich 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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