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Gilseman Family History

Gilseman 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, Goleman, Gillman, Gilleran, Hilgeman, Hilsman, Wiseman

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Where is the Gilseman family from?

You can see how Gilseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilseman family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Gilseman families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Gilseman family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilseman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Gilseman families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Gilseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilseman 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Gilseman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gilseman. For the veterans among your Gilseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilseman lifespan?

Average Gilseman life expectancy in 1978 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilseman 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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