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Gilion Family History

Gilion 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, Gilson, Gildon, Gillon, Gillion, Filion, Hilton, Dillon

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Where is the Gilion family from?

You can see how Gilion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gilion family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilion's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gilion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilion 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 160 census records available for the last name Gilion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilion 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Gilion. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gilion. For the veterans among your Gilion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilion lifespan?

Average Gilion life expectancy in 1993 was 81 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 Gilion 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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