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Gilfallan Family History

Gilfallan 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: Gilfillan, Gillian, Gillman, Kilgallon, Gillan, Gillean, Kilgallen

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Where is the Gilfallan family from?

You can see how Gilfallan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfallan family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Gilfallan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Gilfallan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilfallan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Gilfallan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilfallan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Gilfallan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfallan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gilfallan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gilfallan. For the veterans among your Gilfallan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilfallan lifespan?

Average Gilfallan life expectancy in 1971 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilfallan 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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