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Gilgner Family History

Gilgner 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: Gildner, Giltner, Gilger, Gilner, Willner, Eigner, Giller, Ginger

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Where is the Gilgner family from?

You can see how Gilgner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilgner family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Gilgner families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilgner's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gilgner families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Gilgner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilgner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gilgner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilgner. For the veterans among your Gilgner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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