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Gilton Family History

Gilton Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McGilton. English: sometimes a variant of Gildon with devoicing of d to t.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gilton family from?

You can see how Gilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Gilton families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Gilton's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Gilton families in 1891.
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What did your Gilton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilton. 100% of Gilton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilton 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Gilton. 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 330 military records available for the last name Gilton. For the veterans among your Gilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilton lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Gilton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gilton in 1944 was 34, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilton 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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