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Gillano Family History

Gillano 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: Gilland, Villano, Gillan, Millan, Gillard, Gallant, Milano, Gilling

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Where is the Gillano family from?

You can see how Gillano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gillano family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gillano's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gillano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillano 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 74 census records available for the last name Gillano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillano 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gillano. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gillano. For the veterans among your Gillano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillano lifespan?

Average Gillano life expectancy in 1980 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillano 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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