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Gilsson Family History

Gilsson 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: Nilsson, Gilson, Gillson, Giasson, Bisson, Gelston, Glasson, Sisson

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Where is the Gilsson family from?

You can see how Gilsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilsson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Gilsson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Gilsson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilsson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gilsson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilsson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Gilsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilsson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gilsson. 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 Gilsson. For the veterans among your Gilsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilsson lifespan?

Average Gilsson life expectancy in 1955 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 48.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilsson 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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