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Gilweit Family History

Gilweit 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: Gilbert, Gillett, Gillet, Giles, Billet, Millet, Giller, Wilbert

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Where is the Gilweit family from?

You can see how Gilweit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilweit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gilweit family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilweit's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gilweit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilweit 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 15 census records available for the last name Gilweit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilweit 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gilweit. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gilweit. For the veterans among your Gilweit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilweit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gilweit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gilweit in 1966 was 67, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilweit 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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