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Gyllenberg Family History

Gyllenberg 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: Kallenberg, Ellenberg, Wallenberg, Hollenberg, Goldenberg, Wollenberg

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Where is the Gyllenberg family from?

You can see how Gyllenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyllenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gyllenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gyllenberg's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gyllenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyllenberg 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 170 census records available for the last name Gyllenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyllenberg 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Gyllenberg. 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 59 military records available for the last name Gyllenberg. For the veterans among your Gyllenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyllenberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gyllenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gyllenberg in 1966 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gyllenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gyllenberg 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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