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Giled Family History

Giled 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: Giles, Gile, Gill, Gale, Miles, Gold, Wild, Golec, Glen, Gole

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Where is the Giled family from?

You can see how Giled families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giled family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Giled families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Giled's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Giled families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giled 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 35 census records available for the last name Giled. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giled 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Giled. 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 military records available for the last name Giled. For the veterans among your Giled ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giled lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giled 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giled

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