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Gilfillin Family History

Gilfillin 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: Gilfillan, Gililland, Gillilan, Gillikin, Gillin, Gilpin, Fellin

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Where is the Gilfillin family from?

You can see how Gilfillin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilfillin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gilfillin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Gilfillin family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilfillin's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Gilfillin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Gilfillin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilfillin 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Gilfillin. 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 58 military records available for the last name Gilfillin. For the veterans among your Gilfillin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilfillin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Gilfillin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gilfillin in 1972 was 72, and 62 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilfillin 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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