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Gilgon Family History

Gilgon 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: Gilgen, Gilson, Gildon, Gillon, Hilton, Dillon, Wilton, Gilboy, Ligon

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Where is the Gilgon family from?

You can see how Gilgon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilgon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilgon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gilgon families living in Massachusetts. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gilgon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gilgon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilgon 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 63 census records available for the last name Gilgon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilgon 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gilgon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gilgon. For the veterans among your Gilgon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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