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Gilfilen Family History

Gilfilen 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: Gillen, Gilfillan, Gillilan, Millen, Hillen, Giller, Gilpin

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Where is the Gilfilen family from?

You can see how Gilfilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfilen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilfilen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gilfilen families living in West Virginia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Gilfilen's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Gilfilen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilfilen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gilfilen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilfilen. 100% of Gilfilen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gilfilen women worked as a Seamstress.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Gilfilen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Gilfilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfilen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gilfilen. 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 67 military records available for the last name Gilfilen. For the veterans among your Gilfilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilfilen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gilfilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gilfilen in 1965 was 71, and 36 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilfilen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilfilen 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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