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Gilys Family History

Gilys 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, Gills, Gill, Miles, Vilas, Milos, Hils, Wiles, Milas, Mills

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Where is the Gilys family from?

You can see how Gilys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilys family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Gilys families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Gilys families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilys's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Gilys families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilys 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 17 census records available for the last name Gilys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilys 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gilys. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gilys. For the veterans among your Gilys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilys lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1975, in the United States, Gilys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gilys in 1965 was 68, and 44 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilys 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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