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Gilkingson Family History

Gilkingson 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: Pilkington, Gilkison, Wilkinson, Billington, Elkington, Walkington

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Where is the Gilkingson family from?

You can see how Gilkingson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilkingson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gilkingson families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilkingson's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Gilkingson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Gilkingson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilkingson 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 Gilkingson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilkingson. For the veterans among your Gilkingson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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