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Gilna Family History

Gilna 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: Gill, Giles, Villa, Gioia, Vila, Galla, Mina, Milne, Giza, Bina

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Where is the Gilna family from?

You can see how Gilna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilna family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gilna families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilna's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Gilna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilna 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 198 census records available for the last name Gilna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilna 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Gilna. 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 20 military records available for the last name Gilna. For the veterans among your Gilna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilna lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gilna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gilna in 1963 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilna 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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