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Gilig Family History

Gilig 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: Gilio, Gillig, Gill, Giles, Gioia, Bilik, Gilpin, Dilg, Gilling

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Where is the Gilig family from?

You can see how Gilig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Gilig families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Gilig families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilig's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilig families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilig 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 27 census records available for the last name Gilig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilig 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Gilig. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gilig. For the veterans among your Gilig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilig lifespan?

Average Gilig life expectancy in 1994 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilig 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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