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Gilzean Family History

Gilzean Surname Meaning

from Gill'Eòin ‘servant of (Saint) John’. The z is pronounced y.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gilzean family from?

You can see how Gilzean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilzean family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gilzean families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 3 Gilzean families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gilzean's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gilzean families in 1891.
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What did your Gilzean ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gilzean. 100% of Gilzean women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilzean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilzean 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Gilzean. 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 105 military records available for the last name Gilzean. For the veterans among your Gilzean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilzean lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Gilzean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gilzean in 1972 was 74, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilzean 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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