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Gilgallon Family History

Gilgallon 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: Kilgallon, Kilgallen, Gilfillan, Villalon, Magallon, Gallon, Gillon

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Where is the Gilgallon family from?

You can see how Gilgallon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilgallon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gilgallon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Gilgallon families living in Yorkshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Gilgallon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gilgallon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilgallon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gilgallon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gilgallon. 100% of Gilgallon men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Gilgallon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gilgallon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gilgallon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilgallon 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Gilgallon. 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 277 military records available for the last name Gilgallon. For the veterans among your Gilgallon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilgallon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Gilgallon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Gilgallon in 1961 was 65, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilgallon 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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