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Gilgallan Family History

Gilgallan 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, Kilgallon, Kilgallen, Gillian, Gillman, Gillan, Gillean

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Where is the Gilgallan family from?

You can see how Gilgallan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilgallan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Gilgallan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Gilgallan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilgallan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gilgallan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Gilgallan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilgallan 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 Gilgallan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gilgallan. For the veterans among your Gilgallan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilgallan lifespan?

Average Gilgallan life expectancy in 1996 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilgallan 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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