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Gilgor Family History

Gilgor 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: Gilger, Gilboy, Gilmore, Gregor, Giller, Ginger, Hilger, Gilmer

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Where is the Gilgor family from?

You can see how Gilgor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilgor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gilgor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Gilgor families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilgor's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Gilgor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilgor 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 72 census records available for the last name Gilgor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilgor 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Gilgor. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gilgor. For the veterans among your Gilgor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilgor lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Gilgor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gilgor in 1971 was 73, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilgor 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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