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Gilg Family History

Gilg 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: Gill, Dilg, Gil, Ging, Gilb, Ilg, Gile, Gong, Gall, Gale

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Where is the Gilg family from?

You can see how Gilg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gilg families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gilg's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gilg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilg 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 Gilg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilg. 40% of Gilg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gilg women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Gilg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Gilg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilg 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Gilg. 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 973 military records available for the last name Gilg. For the veterans among your Gilg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gilg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gilg in 1966 was 82, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilg 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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