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Gilyon Family History

Gilyon 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: Gilson, Gildon, Galyon, Gillon, Lyon, Hilton, Dillon, Wilton, Gilboy

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Where is the Gilyon family from?

You can see how Gilyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gilyon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gilyon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Gilyon families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gilyon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gilyon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Gilyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gilyon 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gilyon. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gilyon. For the veterans among your Gilyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gilyon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Gilyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gilyon in 1974 was 65, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gilyon 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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