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Gilzinger Family History

Gilzinger 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: Dillinger, Fillinger, Gittinger, Killinger, Gelsinger, Kitzinger

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Where is the Gilzinger family from?

You can see how Gilzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilzinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilzinger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gilzinger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilzinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gilzinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Gilzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilzinger 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gilzinger. 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 11 military records available for the last name Gilzinger. For the veterans among your Gilzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilzinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Gilzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gilzinger in 1966 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilzinger 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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