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Gildersleev Family History

Gildersleev 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: Gildersleeve, Silberstein, Vandersteen, Giesler, Gillespie, Gundersen

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Where is the Gildersleev family from?

You can see how Gildersleev families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gildersleev family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gildersleev families living in New Jersey. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gildersleev's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gildersleev families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gildersleev 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 31 census records available for the last name Gildersleev. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gildersleev 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gildersleev. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gildersleev. For the veterans among your Gildersleev ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gildersleev lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Gildersleev life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gildersleev in 1993 was 82, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gildersleev 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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