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Gilgenback Family History

Gilgenback 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: Gilgenbach, Bilderback, Dillenbeck, Gengenbach, Hollenback

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilgenback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Gilgenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilgenback 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gilgenback. 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 17 military records available for the last name Gilgenback. For the veterans among your Gilgenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilgenback lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Gilgenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gilgenback in 1968 was 81, and 45 in 1995.

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