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Gilwood Family History

Gilwood 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: Elwood, Garwood, Silkwood, Linwood, Gatwood, Inwood, Bigwood

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Where is the Gilwood family from?

You can see how Gilwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilwood family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gilwood families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Gilwood families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilwood's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gilwood families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilwood 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 38 census records available for the last name Gilwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilwood 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gilwood. 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 Gilwood. For the veterans among your Gilwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilwood lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gilwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gilwood in 1963 was 61, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilwood 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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