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Gilko Family History

Gilko 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: Milko, Gilbo, Gilio, Gill, Giles, Gallo, Gilboy, Valko, Misko, Wilk

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Where is the Gilko family from?

You can see how Gilko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilko families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Gilko families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilko's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gilko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilko 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 52 census records available for the last name Gilko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilko 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gilko. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gilko. For the veterans among your Gilko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilko lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1986, in the United States, Gilko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gilko in 1973 was 88, and 70 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilko 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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