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Gilderhus Family History

Gilderhus 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: Gildehaus, Gilder, Giles, Gilbert, Gelder, Childers, Giller, Golder

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Where is the Gilderhus family from?

You can see how Gilderhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilderhus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilderhus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Gilderhus families living in Wisconsin. This was about 87% of all the recorded Gilderhus's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gilderhus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilderhus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gilderhus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gilderhus. 100% of Gilderhus men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Gilderhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilderhus 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Gilderhus. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gilderhus. For the veterans among your Gilderhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilderhus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Gilderhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gilderhus in 1962 was 76, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilderhus 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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