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Gilgannon Family History

Gilgannon 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: Galgano, Gannon, Mcgannon, Fincannon, Glennon, Kilgallon, Giannone

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Where is the Gilgannon family from?

You can see how Gilgannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilgannon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilgannon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gilgannon family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilgannon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gilgannon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilgannon 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 Gilgannon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builder Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilgannon. 100% of Gilgannon men worked as a Builder Labourer and 100% of Gilgannon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builder Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gilgannon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Gilgannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilgannon 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Gilgannon. 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 56 military records available for the last name Gilgannon. For the veterans among your Gilgannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilgannon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gilgannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gilgannon in 1966 was 46, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilgannon 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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