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Gilieson Family History

Gilieson 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: Gilkeson, Milleson, Gilson, Gilkison, Gilkerson, Glisson, Gillson

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Where is the Gilieson family from?

You can see how Gilieson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilieson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilieson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilieson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gilieson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Gilieson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilieson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gilieson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilieson. For the veterans among your Gilieson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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