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Gilgis Family History

Gilgis 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: Gillis, Girgis, Giles, Millis, Gilpin, Gilgen, Lillis, Gilio, Gilles

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Where is the Gilgis family from?

You can see how Gilgis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilgis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilgis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 7 Gilgis families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilgis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilgis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilgis 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 257 census records available for the last name Gilgis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilgis 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gilgis. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gilgis. For the veterans among your Gilgis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilgis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1995, in the United States, Gilgis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gilgis in 1958 was 64, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilgis 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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