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Gillantine Family History

Gillantine 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: Gillentine, Ballantine, Gallentine, Gilmartin, Gallatin, Ballentine

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Where is the Gillantine family from?

You can see how Gillantine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillantine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillantine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gillantine family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillantine's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Gillantine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillantine 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 47 census records available for the last name Gillantine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillantine 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 Gillantine. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gillantine. For the veterans among your Gillantine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillantine lifespan?

Average Gillantine life expectancy in 1978 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillantine 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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