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Gilgunn Family History

Gilgunn 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, Gillund, Gunn, Kilburn, Glynn, Ginn, Gilpin, Gilling, Gillen

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Where is the Gilgunn family from?

You can see how Gilgunn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilgunn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gilgunn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Gilgunn families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilgunn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gilgunn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Gilgunn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilgunn 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Gilgunn. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gilgunn. For the veterans among your Gilgunn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilgunn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gilgunn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gilgunn in 1965 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilgunn 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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