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Gilwech Family History

Gilwech 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: Giles, Milich, Gilbert, Golec, Pilch, Zilch, Lech, Giller, Gilmer

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Where is the Gilwech family from?

You can see how Gilwech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilwech family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilwech family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gilwech's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Gilwech families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilwech 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 9 census records available for the last name Gilwech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilwech 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gilwech. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilwech. For the veterans among your Gilwech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilwech lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Gilwech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gilwech in 1982 was 81, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilwech 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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