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Gilzeam Family History

Gilzeam 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: Gillham, Gildea, Gillem, Gilliam, Gillam, Gilham, Gillean, Giles

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Where is the Gilzeam family from?

You can see how Gilzeam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilzeam family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Gilzeam families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilzeam's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gilzeam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilzeam 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 4 census records available for the last name Gilzeam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilzeam 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gilzeam. 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 military records available for the last name Gilzeam. For the veterans among your Gilzeam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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