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Gilso Family History

Gilso 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: Gilbo, Gilio, Gilson, Gill, Giles, Gallo, Gilboy, Hils, Gullo, Giro

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Where is the Gilso family from?

You can see how Gilso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilso family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilso families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gilso families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Gilso's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gilso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gilso 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 224 census records available for the last name Gilso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilso 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gilso. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gilso. For the veterans among your Gilso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilso lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gilso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gilso in 1967 was 79, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilso 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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