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Gilos Family History

Gilos 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, Milos, Glos, Gills, Gill, Miles, Vilas, Gilboy, Simos, Delos

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Where is the Gilos family from?

You can see how Gilos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gilos family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilos's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gilos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilos. 60% of Gilos men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Gilos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilos 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gilos. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gilos. For the veterans among your Gilos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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