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Gilian Family History

Gilian 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: Milian, Gillian, Kilian, Gillan, Gilman, Gioia, Lian, Galvan, Millan

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Where is the Gilian family from?

You can see how Gilian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gilian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Gilian families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilian's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Gilian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilian 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 347 census records available for the last name Gilian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilian 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Gilian. 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 66 military records available for the last name Gilian. For the veterans among your Gilian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilian lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Gilian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gilian in 1971 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilian 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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