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Gillani Family History

Gillani Surname Meaning

see Gilani.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Gillani family from?

You can see how Gillani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillani family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gillani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gillani family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Gillani's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Gillani families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillani 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 128 census records available for the last name Gillani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillani 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Gillani. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gillani. For the veterans among your Gillani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillani lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Gillani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gillani in 1987 was 70, and 38 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gillani 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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