This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gilronan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gilronan Family History

Gilronan 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: Gilsenan, Gironda, Grogan, Tiernan, Gillian, Girtman, Milonas

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gilronan family from?

You can see how Gilronan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilronan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilronan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 6 Gilronan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilronan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilronan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilronan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gilronan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Gilronan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilronan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gilronan

Passenger Lists

There are 169 immigration records available for the last name Gilronan. 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.

View all Gilronan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Gilronan. For the veterans among your Gilronan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gilronan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gilronan family history

Discover More

What is the average Gilronan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gilronan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gilronan in 1952 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilronan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilronan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gilronan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial