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Gilien Family History

Gilien 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, Gillen, Lilien, Gilden, Giles, Gulden, Lien, Glen, Millen

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Where is the Gilien family from?

You can see how Gilien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilien family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gilien family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilien's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Gilien families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilien 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 46 census records available for the last name Gilien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilien 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Gilien. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gilien. For the veterans among your Gilien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilien lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1971, in the United States, Gilien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gilien in 1967 was 53, and 45 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilien 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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