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Gilander Family History

Gilander 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: Glander, Lander, Bolander, Gander, Melander, Helander, Kolander

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Where is the Gilander family from?

You can see how Gilander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilander family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gilander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Gilander families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilander's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Gilander families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilander 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 98 census records available for the last name Gilander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilander 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Gilander. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gilander. For the veterans among your Gilander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilander lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilander 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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