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Gilpon Family History

Gilpon 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: Gilpin, Gilson, Gildon, Gillon, Hilton, Dillon, Wilton, Gilboy

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Where is the Gilpon family from?

You can see how Gilpon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilpon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilpon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Gilpon families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilpon's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gilpon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Gilpon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilpon 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gilpon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilpon. For the veterans among your Gilpon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilpon lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilpon 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilpon

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