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Gilin Family History

Gilin 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: Gilpin, Golin, Gimlin, Galin, Gilio, Giblin, Gelin, Gilvin, Gitlin

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Where is the Gilin family from?

You can see how Gilin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gilin family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gilin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilin 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 165 census records available for the last name Gilin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilin 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Gilin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Gilin. For the veterans among your Gilin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Gilin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gilin in 1967 was 75, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilin 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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