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Gilns Family History

Gilns 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: Giles, Gills, Gill, Miles, Vilas, Milos, Hils, Lins, Wiles, Gans

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Where is the Gilns family from?

You can see how Gilns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilns family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilns family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilns's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Gilns families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilns 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 29 census records available for the last name Gilns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilns 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gilns. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gilns. For the veterans among your Gilns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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