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Gilnagh Family History

Gilnagh 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: Gnagy, Gillard, Singh, Silbaugh, Gilland, Ging, Gierach, Gignac

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Where is the Gilnagh family from?

You can see how Gilnagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilnagh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilnagh family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilnagh's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gilnagh families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Gilnagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilnagh 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gilnagh. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gilnagh. For the veterans among your Gilnagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilnagh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1977, in the United States, Gilnagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gilnagh in 1968 was 98, and 66 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilnagh 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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