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Gilter Family History

Gilter 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: Gitter, Giller, Gilmer, Filter, Gilster, Giltner, Gilger, Ginter

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Where is the Gilter family from?

You can see how Gilter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gilter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Gilter family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilter's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilter families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilter 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 185 census records available for the last name Gilter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilter 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Gilter. 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 95 military records available for the last name Gilter. For the veterans among your Gilter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilter lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Gilter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gilter in 1974 was 55, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilter 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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