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Gilshannon Family History

Gilshannon 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: Shannon, Hannon, Gannon, Disharoon, Gershenson, Gilsenan, Channon

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Where is the Gilshannon family from?

You can see how Gilshannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilshannon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilshannon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gilshannon families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilshannon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Gilshannon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Gilshannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilshannon 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gilshannon. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gilshannon. For the veterans among your Gilshannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilshannon lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Gilshannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gilshannon in 1977 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilshannon 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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