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Gilgun Family History

Gilgun 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: Gilgen, Gilpin, Gillen, Gilger, Wilgus, Gillan, Ilgen, Gilson, Gilvin

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Where is the Gilgun family from?

You can see how Gilgun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilgun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilgun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Gilgun families living in Lancashire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Gilgun's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gilgun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilgun 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 Gilgun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gilgun. 100% of Gilgun men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Gilgun women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Gilgun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Gilgun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilgun 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Gilgun. 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 162 military records available for the last name Gilgun. For the veterans among your Gilgun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilgun lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Gilgun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gilgun in 1951 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilgun 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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