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Gildow Family History

Gildow Surname Meaning

Variant of Kildow a surname of German origin. It is found mainly in OH.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gildow family from?

You can see how Gildow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gildow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gildow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Gildow families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Gildow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gildow families in 1891.
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What did your Gildow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gildow. 35% of Gildow men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gildow women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gildow were New Worker and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Gildow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Gildow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gildow 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Gildow. 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 330 military records available for the last name Gildow. For the veterans among your Gildow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gildow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gildow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gildow in 1960 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gildow 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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