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Gilinger Family History

Gilinger 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: Slinger, Salinger, Dillinger, Fillinger, Ginger, Ridinger, Gittinger

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Where is the Gilinger family from?

You can see how Gilinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gilinger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gilinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gilinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilinger. 100% of Gilinger women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gilinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Gilinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilinger 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gilinger. 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 117 military records available for the last name Gilinger. For the veterans among your Gilinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilinger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Gilinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gilinger in 1951 was 35, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilinger 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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