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Gilsow Family History

Gilsow 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: Gillow, Gilson, Gildow, Gilboy, Gilbo, Glow, Willow, Gilio, Wilson

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Where is the Gilsow family from?

You can see how Gilsow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilsow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gilsow families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Gilsow families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilsow's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Gilsow families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Gilsow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilsow 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Gilsow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Gilsow. For the veterans among your Gilsow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilsow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Gilsow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Gilsow in 1967 was 86, and 86 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilsow 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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