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Gilkinsen Family History

Gilkinsen 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: Gilkison, Wilkinson, Filkins, Gilinsky, Dickinson, Gilkerson

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Where is the Gilkinsen family from?

You can see how Gilkinsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilkinsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilkinsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Gilkinsen families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilkinsen's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gilkinsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilkinsen 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 15 census records available for the last name Gilkinsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilkinsen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gilkinsen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gilkinsen. For the veterans among your Gilkinsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilkinsen

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