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Guilis Family History

Guilis 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: Guiles, Giles, Bullis, Guile, Kulis, Guild, Mullis, Guill, Kuklis

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Where is the Guilis family from?

You can see how Guilis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guilis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Guilis families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Guilis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Guilis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guilis 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 67 census records available for the last name Guilis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guilis 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Guilis. 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 13 military records available for the last name Guilis. For the veterans among your Guilis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guilis lifespan?

Average Guilis life expectancy in 1988 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guilis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guilis 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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