This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Gilnam family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Gilnam Family History

Gilnam 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: Gillam, Gilham, Dignam, Gillham, Killam, Milham, Gignac, Gillan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Gilnam family from?

You can see how Gilnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilnam family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gilnam family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilnam's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Gilnam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilnam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Gilnam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Gilnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilnam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Gilnam

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gilnam. 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.

View all Gilnam immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gilnam. For the veterans among your Gilnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Gilnam military records

You've only scratched the surface of Gilnam family history

Discover More

What is the average Gilnam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilnam 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gilnam

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gilnam family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial