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Gilez Family History

Gilez 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, Giltz, Gile, Gill, Gale, Miles, Golec, Glen, Goltz, Gole

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Where is the Gilez family from?

You can see how Gilez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilez family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Gilez families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilez's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gilez families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Gilez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilez 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Gilez. 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 Gilez. For the veterans among your Gilez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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