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Giltenan Family History

Giltenan 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, Gilleran, Gillean, Greenan, Goleman, Gilgen, Gillen

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Where is the Giltenan family from?

You can see how Giltenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giltenan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Giltenan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Giltenan families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Giltenan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Giltenan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Giltenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giltenan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Giltenan. 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 94 military records available for the last name Giltenan. For the veterans among your Giltenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giltenan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Giltenan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Giltenan in 1968 was 50, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giltenan 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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